Add 6/96 and 20/18
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 1 2/18
6/96 + 20/18 is 169/144.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 320/288 = 18 + 320/288 = 338/288 - 338/288 simplified gives 169/144
- So, 6/96 + 20/18 = 169/144
In mixed form: 125/144
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