Add 3/16 and 3/96
3/16 + 3/96 is 7/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
3/16 = 3 × 6/16 × 6 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 3/96 = 18 + 3/96 = 21/96 - 21/96 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 3/16 + 3/96 = 7/32
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