Add 4/96 and 15/18
4/96 + 15/18 is 7/8.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
12/288 + 240/288 = 12 + 240/288 = 252/288 - 252/288 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 4/96 + 15/18 = 7/8
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