Add 10/96 and 10/9, Solve 10/96 + 1 1/9 as a fraction

Add 10/96 and 10/9

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

10/96 + 10/9 is 175/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288
Add the two like fractions:
30/288 + 320/288 = 30 + 320/288 = 350/288
350/288 simplified gives 175/144
So, 10/96 + 10/9 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144

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