Add 4/96 and 7/49
4/96 + 7/49 is 31/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
4/96 = 4 × 49/96 × 49 = 196/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
7/49 = 7 × 96/49 × 96 = 672/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
196/4704 + 672/4704 = 196 + 672/4704 = 868/4704 - 868/4704 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 4/96 + 7/49 = 31/168
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