Add 10/3 and 12/96
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 12/96
10/3 + 12/96 is 83/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
10/3 = 10 × 32/3 × 32 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
320/96 + 12/96 = 320 + 12/96 = 332/96 - 332/96 simplified gives 83/24
- So, 10/3 + 12/96 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24
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