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Add 5/36 and 6/96

5/36 + 6/96 is 29/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/288 + 18/288 = 40 + 18/288 = 58/288
  5. 58/288 simplified gives 29/144
  6. So, 5/36 + 6/96 = 29/144

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