Add 5/9 and 8/96
5/9 + 8/96 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 24/288 = 160 + 24/288 = 184/288 - 184/288 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 5/9 + 8/96 = 23/36
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