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Add 45/18 and 10/96

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 10/96

45/18 + 10/96 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/288 + 30/288 = 720 + 30/288 = 750/288
  5. 750/288 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 45/18 + 10/96 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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