Add 4/96 and 9/7
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 2/7
4/96 + 9/7 is 223/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
9/7 = 9 × 96/7 × 96 = 864/672 - Add the two like fractions:
28/672 + 864/672 = 28 + 864/672 = 892/672 - 892/672 simplified gives 223/168
- So, 4/96 + 9/7 = 223/168
In mixed form: 155/168
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