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Add 8/2 and 28/96

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 28/96

8/2 + 28/96 is 103/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    8/2 = 8 × 48/2 × 48 = 384/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/96 + 28/96 = 384 + 28/96 = 412/96
  5. 412/96 simplified gives 103/24
  6. So, 8/2 + 28/96 = 103/24
    In mixed form: 47/24

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