Add 18/96 and 20/64
18/96 + 20/64 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 2 = 192,
18/96 = 18 × 2/96 × 2 = 36/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
36/192 + 60/192 = 36 + 60/192 = 96/192 - 96/192 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 18/96 + 20/64 = 1/2
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