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Add 12/96 and 1/10

12/96 + 1/10 is 9/40.

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,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    1/10 = 1 × 48/10 × 48 = 48/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 48/480 = 60 + 48/480 = 108/480
  5. 108/480 simplified gives 9/40
  6. So, 12/96 + 1/10 = 9/40

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