Add 1/96 and 6/18
1/96 + 6/18 is 11/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
6/18 = 6 × 16/18 × 16 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
3/288 + 96/288 = 3 + 96/288 = 99/288 - 99/288 simplified gives 11/32
- So, 1/96 + 6/18 = 11/32
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