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Add 24/6 and 12/96

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 12/96

24/6 + 12/96 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/96 + 12/96 = 384 + 12/96 = 396/96
  5. 396/96 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 24/6 + 12/96 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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