Add 36/49 and 3/96
36/49 + 3/96 is 1201/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
36/49 = 36 × 96/49 × 96 = 3456/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
3/96 = 3 × 49/96 × 49 = 147/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/4704 + 147/4704 = 3456 + 147/4704 = 3603/4704 - 3603/4704 simplified gives 1201/1568
- So, 36/49 + 3/96 = 1201/1568
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