Add 98/27 and 4/96
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 4/96
98/27 + 4/96 is 793/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
98/27 = 98 × 32/27 × 32 = 3136/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/864 + 36/864 = 3136 + 36/864 = 3172/864 - 3172/864 simplified gives 793/216
- So, 98/27 + 4/96 = 793/216
In mixed form: 3145/216
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