Add 10/80 and 90/96
10/80 + 90/96 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
10/80 = 10 × 6/80 × 6 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 450/480 = 60 + 450/480 = 510/480 - 510/480 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 10/80 + 90/96 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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