Add 3/9 and 8/96
3/9 + 8/96 is 5/12.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 24/288 = 96 + 24/288 = 120/288 - 120/288 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 3/9 + 8/96 = 5/12
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