Add 2/96 and 35/9, Solve 2/96 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 35/9

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

2/96 + 35/9 is 563/144.

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,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 1120/288 = 6 + 1120/288 = 1126/288
1126/288 simplified gives 563/144
So, 2/96 + 35/9 = 563/144
In mixed form: 3131/144

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