Add 1/6 and 5/96
1/6 + 5/96 is 7/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 5/96 = 16 + 5/96 = 21/96 - 21/96 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 1/6 + 5/96 = 7/32
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