Add 5/36 and 18/96
5/36 + 18/96 is 47/144.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
40/288 + 54/288 = 40 + 54/288 = 94/288 - 94/288 simplified gives 47/144
- So, 5/36 + 18/96 = 47/144
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