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Add 8/96 and 18/72

8/96 + 18/72 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    18/72 = 18 × 4/72 × 4 = 72/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/288 + 72/288 = 24 + 72/288 = 96/288
  5. 96/288 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 8/96 + 18/72 = 1/3

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