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Add 5/96 and 12/8

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 4/8

5/96 + 12/8 is 149/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 8 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    12/8 = 12 × 12/8 × 12 = 144/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/96 + 144/96 = 5 + 144/96 = 149/96
  5. So, 5/96 + 12/8 = 149/96
    In mixed form: 153/96

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