Add 5/24 and 6/96
5/24 + 6/96 is 13/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
5/24 = 5 × 4/24 × 4 = 20/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Add the two like fractions:
20/96 + 6/96 = 20 + 6/96 = 26/96 - 26/96 simplified gives 13/48
- So, 5/24 + 6/96 = 13/48
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