Add 5/10 and 7/96
5/10 + 7/96 is 55/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
5/10 = 5 × 48/10 × 48 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Add the two like fractions:
240/480 + 35/480 = 240 + 35/480 = 275/480 - 275/480 simplified gives 55/96
- So, 5/10 + 7/96 = 55/96
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