Add 2/16 and 9/96
2/16 + 9/96 is 7/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
2/16 = 2 × 6/16 × 6 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 9/96 = 12 + 9/96 = 21/96 - 21/96 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 2/16 + 9/96 = 7/32
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