Add 18/96 and 7/8
18/96 + 7/8 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
7/8 = 7 × 12/8 × 12 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 84/96 = 18 + 84/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 18/96 + 7/8 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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