Add 2/96 and 2/6
2/96 + 2/6 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 32/96 = 2 + 32/96 = 34/96 - 34/96 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 2/96 + 2/6 = 17/48
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