Add 12/96 and 8/10
12/96 + 8/10 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 384/480 = 60 + 384/480 = 444/480 - 444/480 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 12/96 + 8/10 = 37/40
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