Add 5/6 and 12/96
5/6 + 12/96 is 23/24.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 12/96 = 80 + 12/96 = 92/96 - 92/96 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 5/6 + 12/96 = 23/24
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