Add 3/96 and 8/6
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 2/6
3/96 + 8/6 is 131/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 128/96 = 3 + 128/96 = 131/96 - So, 3/96 + 8/6 = 131/96
In mixed form: 135/96
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