Add 5/96 and 10/81
5/96 + 10/81 is 455/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
5/96 = 5 × 27/96 × 27 = 135/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
10/81 = 10 × 32/81 × 32 = 320/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2592 + 320/2592 = 135 + 320/2592 = 455/2592 - So, 5/96 + 10/81 = 455/2592
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