Add 35/16 and 10/96
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 10/96
35/16 + 10/96 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
35/16 = 35 × 6/16 × 6 = 210/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96 - Add the two like fractions:
210/96 + 10/96 = 210 + 10/96 = 220/96 - 220/96 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 35/16 + 10/96 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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