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Add 25/6 and 49/96

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 49/96

25/6 + 49/96 is 449/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    25/6 = 25 × 16/6 × 16 = 400/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/96 + 49/96 = 400 + 49/96 = 449/96
  5. So, 25/6 + 49/96 = 449/96
    In mixed form: 465/96

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