Add 1/16 and 1/96
1/16 + 1/96 is 7/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
1/16 = 1 × 6/16 × 6 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 1/96 = 6 + 1/96 = 7/96 - So, 1/16 + 1/96 = 7/96
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