Add 6/18 and 3/96
6/18 + 3/96 is 35/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
6/18 = 6 × 16/18 × 16 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 9/288 = 96 + 9/288 = 105/288 - 105/288 simplified gives 35/96
- So, 6/18 + 3/96 = 35/96
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