Add 12/10 and 9/96
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 9/96
12/10 + 9/96 is 207/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
12/10 = 12 × 48/10 × 48 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 45/480 = 576 + 45/480 = 621/480 - 621/480 simplified gives 207/160
- So, 12/10 + 9/96 = 207/160
In mixed form: 147/160
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