Add 8/6 and 84/96
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 84/96
8/6 + 84/96 is 53/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
128/96 + 84/96 = 128 + 84/96 = 212/96 - 212/96 simplified gives 53/24
- So, 8/6 + 84/96 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24
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