Add 10/96 and 7/9
10/96 + 7/9 is 127/144.
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,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
30/288 + 224/288 = 30 + 224/288 = 254/288 - 254/288 simplified gives 127/144
- So, 10/96 + 7/9 = 127/144
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