Add 7/96 and 1/18
7/96 + 1/18 is 37/288.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Add the two like fractions:
21/288 + 16/288 = 21 + 16/288 = 37/288 - So, 7/96 + 1/18 = 37/288
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