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Add 10/96 and 6/9

10/96 + 6/9 is 37/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/288 + 192/288 = 30 + 192/288 = 222/288
  5. 222/288 simplified gives 37/48
  6. So, 10/96 + 6/9 = 37/48

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