Add 9/96 and 5/18
9/96 + 5/18 is 107/288.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 80/288 = 27 + 80/288 = 107/288 - So, 9/96 + 5/18 = 107/288
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