Add 72/96 and 9/24
72/96 + 9/24 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 36/96 = 72 + 36/96 = 108/96 - 108/96 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 72/96 + 9/24 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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