Add 2/96 and 5/8
2/96 + 5/8 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/8 = 5 × 12/8 × 12 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 60/96 = 2 + 60/96 = 62/96 - 62/96 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 2/96 + 5/8 = 31/48
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