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Add 24/96 and 9/16

24/96 + 9/16 is 13/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    9/16 = 9 × 6/16 × 6 = 54/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/96 + 54/96 = 24 + 54/96 = 78/96
  5. 78/96 simplified gives 13/16
  6. So, 24/96 + 9/16 = 13/16

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