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Add 5/96 and 7/8

5/96 + 7/8 is 89/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    7/8 = 7 × 12/8 × 12 = 84/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/96 + 84/96 = 5 + 84/96 = 89/96
  5. So, 5/96 + 7/8 = 89/96

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