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Add 4/12 and 9/96

4/12 + 9/96 is 41/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/96 + 9/96 = 32 + 9/96 = 41/96
  5. So, 4/12 + 9/96 = 41/96

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