Add 5/7 and 8/96
5/7 + 8/96 is 67/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 56/672 = 480 + 56/672 = 536/672 - 536/672 simplified gives 67/84
- So, 5/7 + 8/96 = 67/84
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