Add 1/96 and 2/18
1/96 + 2/18 is 35/288.
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,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Add the two like fractions:
3/288 + 32/288 = 3 + 32/288 = 35/288 - So, 1/96 + 2/18 = 35/288
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