Add 8/4 and 81/96
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 81/96
8/4 + 81/96 is 91/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
8/4 = 8 × 24/4 × 24 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 81/96 = 192 + 81/96 = 273/96 - 273/96 simplified gives 91/32
- So, 8/4 + 81/96 = 91/32
In mixed form: 227/32
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