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Add 6/96 and 60/9

1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 6 6/9

6/96 + 60/9 is 323/48.

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,
    6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    60/9 = 60 × 32/9 × 32 = 1920/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/288 + 1920/288 = 18 + 1920/288 = 1938/288
  5. 1938/288 simplified gives 323/48
  6. So, 6/96 + 60/9 = 323/48
    In mixed form: 635/48

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