Add 6/48 and 9/96
6/48 + 9/96 is 7/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 9/96 = 12 + 9/96 = 21/96 - 21/96 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 6/48 + 9/96 = 7/32
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