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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
16/8 = 16 × 12/8 × 12 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 14/96 = 192 + 14/96 = 206/96 - 206/96 simplified gives 103/48
- So, 16/8 + 14/96 = 103/48
In mixed form: 27/48
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