Add 10/18 and 21/96
10/18 + 21/96 is 223/288.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 63/288 = 160 + 63/288 = 223/288 - So, 10/18 + 21/96 = 223/288
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