Add 2/3 and 5/96
2/3 + 5/96 is 23/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
2/3 = 2 × 32/3 × 32 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 5/96 = 64 + 5/96 = 69/96 - 69/96 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 2/3 + 5/96 = 23/32
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