Add 7/96 and 18/9
1st number: 7/96, 2nd number: 2 0/9
7/96 + 18/9 is 199/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288 - Add the two like fractions:
21/288 + 576/288 = 21 + 576/288 = 597/288 - 597/288 simplified gives 199/96
- So, 7/96 + 18/9 = 199/96
In mixed form: 27/96
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