Add 2/96 and 63/10
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 6 3/10
2/96 + 63/10 is 1517/240.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
63/10 = 63 × 48/10 × 48 = 3024/480 - Add the two like fractions:
10/480 + 3024/480 = 10 + 3024/480 = 3034/480 - 3034/480 simplified gives 1517/240
- So, 2/96 + 63/10 = 1517/240
In mixed form: 677/240
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