Add 96/6 and 14/8
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1 6/8
96/6 + 14/8 is 71/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
96/6 = 96 × 4/6 × 4 = 384/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24 - Add the two like fractions:
384/24 + 42/24 = 384 + 42/24 = 426/24 - 426/24 simplified gives 71/4
- So, 96/6 + 14/8 = 71/4
In mixed form: 173/4
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