Add 9/96 and 3/9
9/96 + 3/9 is 41/96.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 96/288 = 27 + 96/288 = 123/288 - 123/288 simplified gives 41/96
- So, 9/96 + 3/9 = 41/96
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