Add 7/9 and 30/96
7/9 + 30/96 is 157/144.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 90/288 = 224 + 90/288 = 314/288 - 314/288 simplified gives 157/144
- So, 7/9 + 30/96 = 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144
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