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Add 45/60 and 96/10

1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 9 6/10

45/60 + 96/10 is 207/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    96/10 = 96 × 6/10 × 6 = 576/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/60 + 576/60 = 45 + 576/60 = 621/60
  5. 621/60 simplified gives 207/20
  6. So, 45/60 + 96/10 = 207/20
    In mixed form: 107/20

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