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Add 36/96 and 10/32

36/96 + 10/32 is 11/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/96 + 30/96 = 36 + 30/96 = 66/96
  5. 66/96 simplified gives 11/16
  6. So, 36/96 + 10/32 = 11/16

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