Add 1/9 and 12/96
1/9 + 12/96 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 36/288 = 32 + 36/288 = 68/288 - 68/288 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 1/9 + 12/96 = 17/72
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