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Add 18/96 and 45/10

1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 4 5/10

18/96 + 45/10 is 75/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    45/10 = 45 × 48/10 × 48 = 2160/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/480 + 2160/480 = 90 + 2160/480 = 2250/480
  5. 2250/480 simplified gives 75/16
  6. So, 18/96 + 45/10 = 75/16
    In mixed form: 411/16

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