Add 1/96 and 63/8
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 7 7/8
1/96 + 63/8 is 757/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
63/8 = 63 × 12/8 × 12 = 756/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1/96 + 756/96 = 1 + 756/96 = 757/96 - So, 1/96 + 63/8 = 757/96
In mixed form: 785/96
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