Add 5/6 and 72/96, Solve 5/6 + 72/96 as a fraction

Add 5/6 and 72/96

5/6 + 72/96 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 72/96 = 80 + 72/96 = 152/96
152/96 simplified gives 19/12
So, 5/6 + 72/96 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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