Add 16/96 and 5/10
16/96 + 5/10 is 2/3.
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,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
5/10 = 5 × 48/10 × 48 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 240/480 = 80 + 240/480 = 320/480 - 320/480 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 16/96 + 5/10 = 2/3
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