Add 10/12 and 24/96
10/12 + 24/96 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 24/96 = 80 + 24/96 = 104/96 - 104/96 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 10/12 + 24/96 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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