Add 2/6 and 72/96
2/6 + 72/96 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 72/96 = 32 + 72/96 = 104/96 - 104/96 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 2/6 + 72/96 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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