Add 6/96 and 24/7
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 3 3/7
6/96 + 24/7 is 391/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
24/7 = 24 × 96/7 × 96 = 2304/672 - Add the two like fractions:
42/672 + 2304/672 = 42 + 2304/672 = 2346/672 - 2346/672 simplified gives 391/112
- So, 6/96 + 24/7 = 391/112
In mixed form: 355/112
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