Add 10/96 and 2/10
10/96 + 2/10 is 73/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
2/10 = 2 × 48/10 × 48 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
50/480 + 96/480 = 50 + 96/480 = 146/480 - 146/480 simplified gives 73/240
- So, 10/96 + 2/10 = 73/240
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