Add 3/96 and 4/18
3/96 + 4/18 is 73/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288 - Add the two like fractions:
9/288 + 64/288 = 9 + 64/288 = 73/288 - So, 3/96 + 4/18 = 73/288
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