Add 32/4 and 9/96
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 9/96
32/4 + 9/96 is 259/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
32/4 = 32 × 24/4 × 24 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 9/96 = 768 + 9/96 = 777/96 - 777/96 simplified gives 259/32
- So, 32/4 + 9/96 = 259/32
In mixed form: 83/32
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