Add 80/96 and 14/36
80/96 + 14/36 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
80/96 = 80 × 3/96 × 3 = 240/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
14/36 = 14 × 8/36 × 8 = 112/288 - Add the two like fractions:
240/288 + 112/288 = 240 + 112/288 = 352/288 - 352/288 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 80/96 + 14/36 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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