Add 3/8 and 4/96
3/8 + 4/96 is 5/12.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
36/96 + 4/96 = 36 + 4/96 = 40/96 - 40/96 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 3/8 + 4/96 = 5/12
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