Add 16/12 and 81/96
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 81/96
16/12 + 81/96 is 209/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
16/12 = 16 × 8/12 × 8 = 128/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
128/96 + 81/96 = 128 + 81/96 = 209/96 - So, 16/12 + 81/96 = 209/96
In mixed form: 217/96
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