Add 6/8 and 84/96
6/8 + 84/96 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
6/8 = 6 × 12/8 × 12 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 84/96 = 72 + 84/96 = 156/96 - 156/96 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 6/8 + 84/96 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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