Add 3/96 and 15/36
3/96 + 15/36 is 43/96.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
9/288 + 120/288 = 9 + 120/288 = 129/288 - 129/288 simplified gives 43/96
- So, 3/96 + 15/36 = 43/96
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