Add 2/96 and 35/36
2/96 + 35/36 is 143/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 280/288 = 6 + 280/288 = 286/288 - 286/288 simplified gives 143/144
- So, 2/96 + 35/36 = 143/144
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