Add 24/8 and 63/96
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 63/96
24/8 + 63/96 is 117/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
24/8 = 24 × 12/8 × 12 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 63/96 = 288 + 63/96 = 351/96 - 351/96 simplified gives 117/32
- So, 24/8 + 63/96 = 117/32
In mixed form: 321/32
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