Add 2/96 and 9/72
2/96 + 9/72 is 7/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
9/72 = 9 × 4/72 × 4 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 36/288 = 6 + 36/288 = 42/288 - 42/288 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 2/96 + 9/72 = 7/48
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