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Add 10/96 and 72/10

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 7 2/10

10/96 + 72/10 is 1753/240.

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,
    72/10 = 72 × 48/10 × 48 = 3456/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/480 + 3456/480 = 50 + 3456/480 = 3506/480
  5. 3506/480 simplified gives 1753/240
  6. So, 10/96 + 72/10 = 1753/240
    In mixed form: 773/240

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