Add 5/96 and 1/10
5/96 + 1/10 is 73/480.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
1/10 = 1 × 48/10 × 48 = 48/480 - Add the two like fractions:
25/480 + 48/480 = 25 + 48/480 = 73/480 - So, 5/96 + 1/10 = 73/480
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