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Add 16/8 and 14/96

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/96

16/8 + 14/96 is 103/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    16/8 = 16 × 12/8 × 12 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 14/96 = 192 + 14/96 = 206/96
  5. 206/96 simplified gives 103/48
  6. So, 16/8 + 14/96 = 103/48
    In mixed form: 27/48

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