Add 9/96 and 15/9
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 6/9
9/96 + 15/9 is 169/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 480/288 = 27 + 480/288 = 507/288 - 507/288 simplified gives 169/96
- So, 9/96 + 15/9 = 169/96
In mixed form: 173/96
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