Add 5/96 and 1/8
5/96 + 1/8 is 17/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
1/8 = 1 × 12/8 × 12 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
5/96 + 12/96 = 5 + 12/96 = 17/96 - So, 5/96 + 1/8 = 17/96
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