Add 10/9 and 12/96
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 12/96
10/9 + 12/96 is 89/72.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
320/288 + 36/288 = 320 + 36/288 = 356/288 - 356/288 simplified gives 89/72
- So, 10/9 + 12/96 = 89/72
In mixed form: 117/72
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