Add 2/96 and 18/10
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 8/10
2/96 + 18/10 is 437/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
18/10 = 18 × 48/10 × 48 = 864/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 864/480 = 10 + 864/480 = 874/480 - 874/480 simplified gives 437/240
- So, 2/96 + 18/10 = 437/240
In mixed form: 1197/240
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