Add 16/4 and 1/96
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1/96
16/4 + 1/96 is 385/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
16/4 = 16 × 24/4 × 24 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 1/96 = 384 + 1/96 = 385/96 - So, 16/4 + 1/96 = 385/96
In mixed form: 41/96
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