Add 72/6 and 4/96
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 4/96
726 + 496 is 28924.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
726 = 72 × 166 × 16 = 115296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
496 = 4 × 196 × 1 = 496 - Add the two like fractions:
115296 + 496 = 1152 + 496 = 115696 - 1156/96 simplified gives 28924
- So, 72/6 + 4/96 = 289/24
In mixed form: 12124
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