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