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Add 1/96 and 3/12

1/96 + 3/12 is 25/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/96 + 24/96 = 1 + 24/96 = 25/96
  5. So, 1/96 + 3/12 = 25/96

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