Add 5/18 and 20/96
5/18 + 20/96 is 35/72.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288 - Add the two like fractions:
80/288 + 60/288 = 80 + 60/288 = 140/288 - 140/288 simplified gives 35/72
- So, 5/18 + 20/96 = 35/72
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