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Add 25/24 and 2/96

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/96

25/24 + 2/96 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    25/24 = 25 × 4/24 × 4 = 100/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/96 + 2/96 = 100 + 2/96 = 102/96
  5. 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 25/24 + 2/96 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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