Add 16/2 and 4/96
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 4/96
16/2 + 4/96 is 193/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
16/2 = 16 × 48/2 × 48 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 4/96 = 768 + 4/96 = 772/96 - 772/96 simplified gives 193/24
- So, 16/2 + 4/96 = 193/24
In mixed form: 81/24
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