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Add 7/96 and 4/16

7/96 + 4/16 is 31/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    4/16 = 4 × 6/16 × 6 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/96 + 24/96 = 7 + 24/96 = 31/96
  5. So, 7/96 + 4/16 = 31/96

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