Add 25/9 and 30/96
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 30/96
25/9 + 30/96 is 445/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
800/288 + 90/288 = 800 + 90/288 = 890/288 - 890/288 simplified gives 445/144
- So, 25/9 + 30/96 = 445/144
In mixed form: 313/144
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