Add 2/96 and 1/81
2/96 + 1/81 is 43/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
2/96 = 2 × 27/96 × 27 = 54/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
54/2592 + 32/2592 = 54 + 32/2592 = 86/2592 - 86/2592 simplified gives 43/1296
- So, 2/96 + 1/81 = 43/1296
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