Add 18/96 and 8/49
18/96 + 8/49 is 275/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
8/49 = 8 × 96/49 × 96 = 768/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
882/4704 + 768/4704 = 882 + 768/4704 = 1650/4704 - 1650/4704 simplified gives 275/784
- So, 18/96 + 8/49 = 275/784
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