Add 4/36 and 1/96
4/36 + 1/96 is 35/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
4/36 = 4 × 8/36 × 8 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 3/288 = 32 + 3/288 = 35/288 - So, 4/36 + 1/96 = 35/288
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