Add 8/18 and 18/96
8/18 + 18/96 is 91/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 54/288 = 128 + 54/288 = 182/288 - 182/288 simplified gives 91/144
- So, 8/18 + 18/96 = 91/144
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