Add 10/16 and 70/96
10/16 + 70/96 is 65/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
10/16 = 10 × 6/16 × 6 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 70/96 = 60 + 70/96 = 130/96 - 130/96 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 10/16 + 70/96 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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