Add 8/96 and 15/18
8/96 + 15/18 is 11/12.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
24/288 + 240/288 = 24 + 240/288 = 264/288 - 264/288 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 8/96 + 15/18 = 11/12
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