Add 2/96 and 8/27
2/96 + 8/27 is 137/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864 - Add the two like fractions:
18/864 + 256/864 = 18 + 256/864 = 274/864 - 274/864 simplified gives 137/432
- So, 2/96 + 8/27 = 137/432
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