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Add 6/96 and 9/24

6/96 + 9/24 is 7/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/96 + 36/96 = 6 + 36/96 = 42/96
  5. 42/96 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 6/96 + 9/24 = 7/16

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