Add 6/96 and 40/9
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 4 4/9
6/96 + 40/9 is 649/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 1280/288 = 18 + 1280/288 = 1298/288 - 1298/288 simplified gives 649/144
- So, 6/96 + 40/9 = 649/144
In mixed form: 473/144
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