Add 10/81 and 12/96
10/81 + 12/96 is 161/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
10/81 = 10 × 32/81 × 32 = 320/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
12/96 = 12 × 27/96 × 27 = 324/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
320/2592 + 324/2592 = 320 + 324/2592 = 644/2592 - 644/2592 simplified gives 161/648
- So, 10/81 + 12/96 = 161/648
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