Add 24/12 and 1/96
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 1/96
24/12 + 1/96 is 193/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
24/12 = 24 × 8/12 × 8 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 1/96 = 192 + 1/96 = 193/96 - So, 24/12 + 1/96 = 193/96
In mixed form: 21/96
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