Add 49/27 and 4/96
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 4/96
49/27 + 4/96 is 401/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
49/27 = 49 × 32/27 × 32 = 1568/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/864 + 36/864 = 1568 + 36/864 = 1604/864 - 1604/864 simplified gives 401/216
- So, 49/27 + 4/96 = 401/216
In mixed form: 1185/216
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