Add 7/4 and 3/96
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 3/96
7/4 + 3/96 is 57/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
7/4 = 7 × 24/4 × 24 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 3/96 = 168 + 3/96 = 171/96 - 171/96 simplified gives 57/32
- So, 7/4 + 3/96 = 57/32
In mixed form: 125/32
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