What is 96/2 + 1/2?

This is how we add

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

96 + 1 = 97

So what's the answer so far?

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 96/2 + 1/2