Add 9/96 and 3/27
9/96 + 3/27 is 59/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
9/96 = 9 × 9/96 × 9 = 81/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Add the two like fractions:
81/864 + 96/864 = 81 + 96/864 = 177/864 - 177/864 simplified gives 59/288
- So, 9/96 + 3/27 = 59/288
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