Add 75/96 and 3/9
75/96 + 3/9 is 107/96.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 3/96 × 3 = 225/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 96/288 = 225 + 96/288 = 321/288 - 321/288 simplified gives 107/96
- So, 75/96 + 3/9 = 107/96
In mixed form: 111/96
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