Add 7/36 and 18/96
7/36 + 18/96 is 55/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
56/288 + 54/288 = 56 + 54/288 = 110/288 - 110/288 simplified gives 55/144
- So, 7/36 + 18/96 = 55/144
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