Add 3/8 and 3/96
3/8 + 3/96 is 13/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/8 = 3 × 12/8 × 12 = 36/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
36/96 + 3/96 = 36 + 3/96 = 39/96 - 39/96 simplified gives 13/32
- So, 3/8 + 3/96 = 13/32
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