Add 48/36 and 9/96
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 9/96
48/36 + 9/96 is 137/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
48/36 = 48 × 8/36 × 8 = 384/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 27/288 = 384 + 27/288 = 411/288 - 411/288 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 48/36 + 9/96 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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