Add 4/96 and 6/16
4/96 + 6/16 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
6/16 = 6 × 6/16 × 6 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
4/96 + 36/96 = 4 + 36/96 = 40/96 - 40/96 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 4/96 + 6/16 = 5/12
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