Add 3/96 and 14/10
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 4/10
3/96 + 14/10 is 229/160.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
14/10 = 14 × 48/10 × 48 = 672/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 672/480 = 15 + 672/480 = 687/480 - 687/480 simplified gives 229/160
- So, 3/96 + 14/10 = 229/160
In mixed form: 169/160
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