Add 10/96 and 2/98
10/96 + 2/98 is 293/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
10/96 = 10 × 49/96 × 49 = 490/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
2/98 = 2 × 48/98 × 48 = 96/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
490/4704 + 96/4704 = 490 + 96/4704 = 586/4704 - 586/4704 simplified gives 293/2352
- So, 10/96 + 2/98 = 293/2352
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