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Add 8/96 and 12/9

1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 1 3/9

8/96 + 12/9 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/288 + 384/288 = 24 + 384/288 = 408/288
  5. 408/288 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 8/96 + 12/9 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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