Add 8/18 and 28/96
8/18 + 28/96 is 53/72.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 84/288 = 128 + 84/288 = 212/288 - 212/288 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 8/18 + 28/96 = 53/72
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