Add 2/72 and 18/96
2/72 + 18/96 is 31/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
8/288 + 54/288 = 8 + 54/288 = 62/288 - 62/288 simplified gives 31/144
- So, 2/72 + 18/96 = 31/144
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