Add 4/72 and 9/96
4/72 + 9/96 is 43/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
16/288 + 27/288 = 16 + 27/288 = 43/288 - So, 4/72 + 9/96 = 43/288
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