Add 18/96 and 7/12
18/96 + 7/12 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 56/96 = 18 + 56/96 = 74/96 - 74/96 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 18/96 + 7/12 = 37/48
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