Add 6/96 and 35/36
6/96 + 35/36 is 149/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 280/288 = 18 + 280/288 = 298/288 - 298/288 simplified gives 149/144
- So, 6/96 + 35/36 = 149/144
In mixed form: 15/144
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