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Add 9/8 and 3/96

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

9/8 + 3/96 is 37/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    9/8 = 9 × 12/8 × 12 = 108/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/96 + 3/96 = 108 + 3/96 = 111/96
  5. 111/96 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 9/8 + 3/96 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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