Add 1/10 and 12/96
1/10 + 12/96 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
1/10 = 1 × 48/10 × 48 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 60/480 = 48 + 60/480 = 108/480 - 108/480 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 1/10 + 12/96 = 9/40
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