Add 8/12 and 36/96
8/12 + 36/96 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 36/96 = 64 + 36/96 = 100/96 - 100/96 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 8/12 + 36/96 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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