Add 18/96 and 16/10
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 1 6/10
18/96 + 16/10 is 143/80.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
16/10 = 16 × 48/10 × 48 = 768/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 768/480 = 90 + 768/480 = 858/480 - 858/480 simplified gives 143/80
- So, 18/96 + 16/10 = 143/80
In mixed form: 163/80
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