Add 5/96 and 10/48
5/96 + 10/48 is 25/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 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 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
5/96 + 20/96 = 5 + 20/96 = 25/96 - So, 5/96 + 10/48 = 25/96
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