Add 12/96 and 18/27
12/96 + 18/27 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 576/864 = 108 + 576/864 = 684/864 - 684/864 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 12/96 + 18/27 = 19/24
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