Add 9/12 and 14/96
9/12 + 14/96 is 43/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
9/12 = 9 × 8/12 × 8 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 14/96 = 72 + 14/96 = 86/96 - 86/96 simplified gives 43/48
- So, 9/12 + 14/96 = 43/48
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