Add 96/8 and 28/6, Solve 12 0/8 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 96/8 and 28/6

1^st number: 12 0/8, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

96/8 + 28/6 is 50/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
96/8 = 96 × 3/8 × 3 = 288/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24
Add the two like fractions:
288/24 + 112/24 = 288 + 112/24 = 400/24
400/24 simplified gives 50/3
So, 96/8 + 28/6 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3

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