Add 8/96 and 7/72
8/96 + 7/72 is 13/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288 - Add the two like fractions:
24/288 + 28/288 = 24 + 28/288 = 52/288 - 52/288 simplified gives 13/72
- So, 8/96 + 7/72 = 13/72
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