Add 49/96 and 5/9
49/96 + 5/9 is 307/288.
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,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
147/288 + 160/288 = 147 + 160/288 = 307/288 - So, 49/96 + 5/9 = 307/288
In mixed form: 119/288
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