Add 2/6 and 80/96
2/6 + 80/96 is 7/6.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 1/96 × 1 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 80/96 = 32 + 80/96 = 112/96 - 112/96 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 2/6 + 80/96 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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