Add 32/12 and 3/96
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3/96
32/12 + 3/96 is 259/96.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 8/12 × 8 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
256/96 + 3/96 = 256 + 3/96 = 259/96 - So, 32/12 + 3/96 = 259/96
In mixed form: 267/96
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