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Add 12/9 and 3/96

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 3/96

12/9 + 3/96 is 131/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/288 + 9/288 = 384 + 9/288 = 393/288
  5. 393/288 simplified gives 131/96
  6. So, 12/9 + 3/96 = 131/96
    In mixed form: 135/96

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