Add 24/12 and 4/96, Solve 2 0/12 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 4/96

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 4/96

24/12 + 4/96 is 49/24.

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,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 4/96 = 192 + 4/96 = 196/96
196/96 simplified gives 49/24
So, 24/12 + 4/96 = 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24

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