Add 18/72 and 40/96
18/72 + 40/96 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
18/72 = 18 × 4/72 × 4 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 120/288 = 72 + 120/288 = 192/288 - 192/288 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 18/72 + 40/96 = 2/3
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