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Add 5/96 and 8/12

5/96 + 8/12 is 23/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
    8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/96 + 64/96 = 5 + 64/96 = 69/96
  5. 69/96 simplified gives 23/32
  6. So, 5/96 + 8/12 = 23/32

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