Add 9/6 and 1/4
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1/4
96 + 14 is 74.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
96 = 9 × 26 × 2 = 1812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14 = 1 × 34 × 3 = 312 - Add the two like fractions:
1812 + 312 = 18 + 312 = 2112 - 21/12 simplified gives 74
- So, 9/6 + 1/4 = 7/4
In mixed form: 134
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