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Add 8/9 and 7/96

8/9 + 7/96 is 277/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/288 + 21/288 = 256 + 21/288 = 277/288
  5. So, 8/9 + 7/96 = 277/288

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