Add 3/96 and 40/18
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 4/18
3/96 + 40/18 is 649/288.
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,
40/18 = 40 × 16/18 × 16 = 640/288 - Add the two like fractions:
9/288 + 640/288 = 9 + 640/288 = 649/288 - So, 3/96 + 40/18 = 649/288
In mixed form: 273/288
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