Add 2/48 and 9/96
2/48 + 9/96 is 13/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
4/96 + 9/96 = 4 + 9/96 = 13/96 - So, 2/48 + 9/96 = 13/96
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