Add 7/2 and 12/96
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 12/96
7/2 + 12/96 is 29/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
7/2 = 7 × 48/2 × 48 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 12/96 = 336 + 12/96 = 348/96 - 348/96 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 7/2 + 12/96 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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