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Add 96/8 and 9/32

1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 9/32

96/8 + 9/32 is 393/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    96/8 = 96 × 4/8 × 4 = 384/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/32 + 9/32 = 384 + 9/32 = 393/32
  5. So, 96/8 + 9/32 = 393/32
    In mixed form: 129/32

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