Add 36/96 and 1/8
36/96 + 1/8 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
1/8 = 1 × 12/8 × 12 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
36/96 + 12/96 = 36 + 12/96 = 48/96 - 48/96 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 36/96 + 1/8 = 1/2
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