Add 10/9 and 2/96
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/96
10/9 + 2/96 is 163/144.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Add the two like fractions:
320/288 + 6/288 = 320 + 6/288 = 326/288 - 326/288 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 10/9 + 2/96 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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