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Add 2/48 and 9/96

2/48 + 9/96 is 13/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/96 + 9/96 = 4 + 9/96 = 13/96
  5. So, 2/48 + 9/96 = 13/96

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