Add 2/36 and 72/96
2/36 + 72/96 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
16/288 + 216/288 = 16 + 216/288 = 232/288 - 232/288 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 2/36 + 72/96 = 29/36
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