Add 25/2 and 1/96
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1/96
25/2 + 1/96 is 1201/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
25/2 = 25 × 48/2 × 48 = 1200/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/96 + 1/96 = 1200 + 1/96 = 1201/96 - So, 25/2 + 1/96 = 1201/96
In mixed form: 1249/96
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