Add 5/96 and 12/4
1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 3 0/4
5/96 + 12/4 is 293/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 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 4 × 24 = 96,
12/4 = 12 × 24/4 × 24 = 288/96 - Add the two like fractions:
5/96 + 288/96 = 5 + 288/96 = 293/96 - So, 5/96 + 12/4 = 293/96
In mixed form: 35/96
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