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Add 5/3 and 8/96

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 8/96

5/3 + 8/96 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/96 + 8/96 = 160 + 8/96 = 168/96
  5. 168/96 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 5/3 + 8/96 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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