Add 2/96 and 9/8, Solve 2/96 + 1 1/8 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 9/8

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

2/96 + 9/8 is 55/48.

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,
9/8 = 9 × 12/8 × 12 = 108/96
Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 108/96 = 2 + 108/96 = 110/96
110/96 simplified gives 55/48
So, 2/96 + 9/8 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48

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