Add 9/96 and 15/18
9/96 + 15/18 is 89/96.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 240/288 = 27 + 240/288 = 267/288 - 267/288 simplified gives 89/96
- So, 9/96 + 15/18 = 89/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/96+15/18 9/96+30/18 9/96+15/36 27/96+15/18 9/96+45/18 9/96+15/54 45/96+15/18 9/96+75/18 9/96+15/90 63/96+15/18