Add 18/10 and 14/96
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 14/96
18/10 + 14/96 is 467/240.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 48/10 × 48 = 864/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 70/480 = 864 + 70/480 = 934/480 - 934/480 simplified gives 467/240
- So, 18/10 + 14/96 = 467/240
In mixed form: 1227/240
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