Add 12/9 and 28/96
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 28/96
12/9 + 28/96 is 13/8.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288 - Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 84/288 = 384 + 84/288 = 468/288 - 468/288 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 12/9 + 28/96 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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