Add 3/12 and 4/96
3/12 + 4/96 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 4/96 = 24 + 4/96 = 28/96 - 28/96 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 3/12 + 4/96 = 7/24
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