Add 18/96 and 10/80
18/96 + 10/80 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
10/80 = 10 × 6/80 × 6 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 60/480 = 90 + 60/480 = 150/480 - 150/480 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 18/96 + 10/80 = 5/16
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