Add 12/96 and 8/18
12/96 + 8/18 is 41/72.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 128/288 = 36 + 128/288 = 164/288 - 164/288 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 12/96 + 8/18 = 41/72
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