Add 2/10 and 96/14
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 6 12/14
2/10 + 96/14 is 247/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
96/14 = 96 × 5/14 × 5 = 480/70 - Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 480/70 = 14 + 480/70 = 494/70 - 494/70 simplified gives 247/35
- So, 2/10 + 96/14 = 247/35
In mixed form: 72/35
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