Add 1/96 and 14/9
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 5/9
1/96 + 14/9 is 451/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
14/9 = 14 × 32/9 × 32 = 448/288 - Add the two like fractions:
3/288 + 448/288 = 3 + 448/288 = 451/288 - So, 1/96 + 14/9 = 451/288
In mixed form: 1163/288
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