Add 8/9 and 6/96
8/9 + 6/96 is 137/144.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 18/288 = 256 + 18/288 = 274/288 - 274/288 simplified gives 137/144
- So, 8/9 + 6/96 = 137/144
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