Add 6/96 and 5/81
6/96 + 5/81 is 161/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
6/96 = 6 × 27/96 × 27 = 162/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
162/2592 + 160/2592 = 162 + 160/2592 = 322/2592 - 322/2592 simplified gives 161/1296
- So, 6/96 + 5/81 = 161/1296
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