Add 2/18 and 10/96
2/18 + 10/96 is 31/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 30/288 = 32 + 30/288 = 62/288 - 62/288 simplified gives 31/144
- So, 2/18 + 10/96 = 31/144
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