Add 3/96 and 9/3
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 3 0/3
3/96 + 9/3 is 97/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 3 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
9/3 = 9 × 32/3 × 32 = 288/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 288/96 = 3 + 288/96 = 291/96 - 291/96 simplified gives 97/32
- So, 3/96 + 9/3 = 97/32
In mixed form: 31/32
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