Add 24/96 and 9/16
24/96 + 9/16 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
9/16 = 9 × 6/16 × 6 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 54/96 = 24 + 54/96 = 78/96 - 78/96 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 24/96 + 9/16 = 13/16
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