Add 10/45 and 96/8
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 12 0/8
10/45 + 96/8 is 110/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
96/8 = 96 × 45/8 × 45 = 4320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 4320/360 = 80 + 4320/360 = 4400/360 - 4400/360 simplified gives 110/9
- So, 10/45 + 96/8 = 110/9
In mixed form: 122/9
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