Add 8/96 and 9/12
8/96 + 9/12 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
9/12 = 9 × 8/12 × 8 = 72/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 72/96 = 8 + 72/96 = 80/96 - 80/96 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 8/96 + 9/12 = 5/6
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