Add 8/96 and 3/48
8/96 + 3/48 is 7/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
3/48 = 3 × 2/48 × 2 = 6/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 6/96 = 8 + 6/96 = 14/96 - 14/96 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 8/96 + 3/48 = 7/48
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