Add 1/96 and 8/7
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 1/7
1/96 + 8/7 is 775/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
8/7 = 8 × 96/7 × 96 = 768/672 - Add the two like fractions:
7/672 + 768/672 = 7 + 768/672 = 775/672 - So, 1/96 + 8/7 = 775/672
In mixed form: 1103/672
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