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Add 16/2 and 20/96

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/96

16/2 + 20/96 is 197/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    16/2 = 16 × 48/2 × 48 = 768/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/96 + 20/96 = 768 + 20/96 = 788/96
  5. 788/96 simplified gives 197/24
  6. So, 16/2 + 20/96 = 197/24
    In mixed form: 85/24

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