Add 2/96 and 15/9
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 6/9
2/96 + 15/9 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288 - Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 480/288 = 6 + 480/288 = 486/288 - 486/288 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 2/96 + 15/9 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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