Add 6/4 and 9/96
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 9/96
6/4 + 9/96 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
6/4 = 6 × 24/4 × 24 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 9/96 = 144 + 9/96 = 153/96 - 153/96 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 6/4 + 9/96 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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