Add 24/96 and 35/9, Solve 24/96 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 24/96 and 35/9

1^st number: 24/96, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

24/96 + 35/9 is 149/36.

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,
24/96 = 24 × 3/96 × 3 = 72/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 1120/288 = 72 + 1120/288 = 1192/288
1192/288 simplified gives 149/36
So, 24/96 + 35/9 = 149/36
In mixed form: 45/36

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