Add 8/96 and 42/3
1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 14 0/3
8/96 + 42/3 is 169/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 3 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 3 × 32 = 96,
42/3 = 42 × 32/3 × 32 = 1344/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 1344/96 = 8 + 1344/96 = 1352/96 - 1352/96 simplified gives 169/12
- So, 8/96 + 42/3 = 169/12
In mixed form: 141/12
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