Add 8/9 and 49/96
8/9 + 49/96 is 403/288.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 147/288 = 256 + 147/288 = 403/288 - So, 8/9 + 49/96 = 403/288
In mixed form: 1115/288
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