Add 5/96 and 10/24
5/96 + 10/24 is 15/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96 - Add the two like fractions:
5/96 + 40/96 = 5 + 40/96 = 45/96 - 45/96 simplified gives 15/32
- So, 5/96 + 10/24 = 15/32
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