Add 16/6 and 9/96
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 9/96
166 + 996 is 26596.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
166 = 16 × 166 × 16 = 25696 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
996 = 9 × 196 × 1 = 996 - Add the two like fractions:
25696 + 996 = 256 + 996 = 26596 - So, 16/6 + 9/96 = 265/96
In mixed form: 27396
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