Add 2/96 and 30/9
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 3 3/9
2/96 + 30/9 is 161/48.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288 - Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 960/288 = 6 + 960/288 = 966/288 - 966/288 simplified gives 161/48
- So, 2/96 + 30/9 = 161/48
In mixed form: 317/48
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