Add 24/3 and 2/96, Solve 8 0/3 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 2/96

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/96

24/3 + 2/96 is 385/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
24/3 = 24 × 32/3 × 32 = 768/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 2/96 = 768 + 2/96 = 770/96
770/96 simplified gives 385/48
So, 24/3 + 2/96 = 385/48
In mixed form: 81/48

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