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Add 10/96 and 2/24

10/96 + 2/24 is 3/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/96 + 8/96 = 10 + 8/96 = 18/96
  5. 18/96 simplified gives 3/16
  6. So, 10/96 + 2/24 = 3/16

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