Add 2/96 and 1/18
2/96 + 1/18 is 11/144.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 16/288 = 6 + 16/288 = 22/288 - 22/288 simplified gives 11/144
- So, 2/96 + 1/18 = 11/144
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