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Add 8/4 and 1/96

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

8/4 + 1/96 is 193/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    8/4 = 8 × 24/4 × 24 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 1/96 = 192 + 1/96 = 193/96
  5. So, 8/4 + 1/96 = 193/96
    In mixed form: 21/96

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