Add 5/36 and 6/96
5/36 + 6/96 is 29/144.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Add the two like fractions:
40/288 + 18/288 = 40 + 18/288 = 58/288 - 58/288 simplified gives 29/144
- So, 5/36 + 6/96 = 29/144
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