Add 12/96 and 25/9, Solve 12/96 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 12/96 and 25/9

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

12/96 + 25/9 is 209/72.

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,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288
Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 800/288 = 36 + 800/288 = 836/288
836/288 simplified gives 209/72
So, 12/96 + 25/9 = 209/72
In mixed form: 265/72

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