Add 4/96 and 7/9
4/96 + 7/9 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
12/288 + 224/288 = 12 + 224/288 = 236/288 - 236/288 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 4/96 + 7/9 = 59/72
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