Add 9/6 and 7/8
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 7/8
96 + 78 is 198.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
96 = 9 × 46 × 4 = 3624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
78 = 7 × 38 × 3 = 2124 - Add the two like fractions:
3624 + 2124 = 36 + 2124 = 5724 - 57/24 simplified gives 198
- So, 9/6 + 7/8 = 19/8
In mixed form: 238
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