Add 3/12 and 75/96
3/12 + 75/96 is 33/32.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 1/96 × 1 = 75/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 75/96 = 24 + 75/96 = 99/96 - 99/96 simplified gives 33/32
- So, 3/12 + 75/96 = 33/32
In mixed form: 11/32
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