Add 63/9 and 4/96
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 4/96
63/9 + 4/96 is 169/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
63/9 = 63 × 32/9 × 32 = 2016/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/288 + 12/288 = 2016 + 12/288 = 2028/288 - 2028/288 simplified gives 169/24
- So, 63/9 + 4/96 = 169/24
In mixed form: 71/24
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