Add 2/96 and 18/8, Solve 2/96 + 2 2/8 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 18/8

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

2/96 + 18/8 is 109/48.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
18/8 = 18 × 12/8 × 12 = 216/96
Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 216/96 = 2 + 216/96 = 218/96
218/96 simplified gives 109/48
So, 2/96 + 18/8 = 109/48
In mixed form: 213/48

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