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Add 6/8 and 84/96

6/8 + 84/96 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    6/8 = 6 × 12/8 × 12 = 72/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/96 + 84/96 = 72 + 84/96 = 156/96
  5. 156/96 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 6/8 + 84/96 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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