Add 25/8 and 2/96, Solve 3 1/8 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 2/96

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

25/8 + 2/96 is 151/48.

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,
25/8 = 25 × 12/8 × 12 = 300/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Add the two like fractions:
300/96 + 2/96 = 300 + 2/96 = 302/96
302/96 simplified gives 151/48
So, 25/8 + 2/96 = 151/48
In mixed form: 37/48

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