Add 16/24 and 81/96
16/24 + 81/96 is 145/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
16/24 = 16 × 4/24 × 4 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 81/96 = 64 + 81/96 = 145/96 - So, 16/24 + 81/96 = 145/96
In mixed form: 149/96
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