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Add 10/96 and 60/10

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 6 0/10

10/96 + 60/10 is 293/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    60/10 = 60 × 48/10 × 48 = 2880/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/480 + 2880/480 = 50 + 2880/480 = 2930/480
  5. 2930/480 simplified gives 293/48
  6. So, 10/96 + 60/10 = 293/48
    In mixed form: 65/48

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