Add 56/96 and 2/18
56/96 + 2/18 is 25/36.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 3/96 × 3 = 168/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Add the two like fractions:
168/288 + 32/288 = 168 + 32/288 = 200/288 - 200/288 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 56/96 + 2/18 = 25/36
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