Add 10/96 and 10/48
10/96 + 10/48 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
10/96 + 20/96 = 10 + 20/96 = 30/96 - 30/96 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 10/96 + 10/48 = 5/16
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