Add 36/96 and 5/18
36/96 + 5/18 is 47/72.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
108/288 + 80/288 = 108 + 80/288 = 188/288 - 188/288 simplified gives 47/72
- So, 36/96 + 5/18 = 47/72
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