Add 12/6 and 12/96
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 12/96
12/6 + 12/96 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
12/6 = 12 × 16/6 × 16 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 12/96 = 192 + 12/96 = 204/96 - 204/96 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 12/6 + 12/96 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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