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Add 5/96 and 8/9

5/96 + 8/9 is 271/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/288 + 256/288 = 15 + 256/288 = 271/288
  5. So, 5/96 + 8/9 = 271/288

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