Add 10/96 and 15/18
10/96 + 15/18 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
30/288 + 240/288 = 30 + 240/288 = 270/288 - 270/288 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 10/96 + 15/18 = 15/16
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