Add 5/96 and 2/18
5/96 + 2/18 is 47/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Add the two like fractions:
15/288 + 32/288 = 15 + 32/288 = 47/288 - So, 5/96 + 2/18 = 47/288
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