Add 7/24 and 18/96
7/24 + 18/96 is 23/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
28/96 + 18/96 = 28 + 18/96 = 46/96 - 46/96 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 7/24 + 18/96 = 23/48
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