Add 24/8 and 9/96
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 9/96
24/8 + 9/96 is 99/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
24/8 = 24 × 12/8 × 12 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 9/96 = 288 + 9/96 = 297/96 - 297/96 simplified gives 99/32
- So, 24/8 + 9/96 = 99/32
In mixed form: 33/32
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