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Add 8/96 and 9/6

1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 1 3/6

8/96 + 9/6 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/96 + 144/96 = 8 + 144/96 = 152/96
  5. 152/96 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 8/96 + 9/6 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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