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Add 1/96 and 6/8

1/96 + 6/8 is 73/96.

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,
    1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    6/8 = 6 × 12/8 × 12 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/96 + 72/96 = 1 + 72/96 = 73/96
  5. So, 1/96 + 6/8 = 73/96

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