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Add 12/4 and 84/96

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 84/96

12/4 + 84/96 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    12/4 = 12 × 24/4 × 24 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/96 + 84/96 = 288 + 84/96 = 372/96
  5. 372/96 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 12/4 + 84/96 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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