Add 8/18 and 8/96
8/18 + 8/96 is 19/36.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 24/288 = 128 + 24/288 = 152/288 - 152/288 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 8/18 + 8/96 = 19/36
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