Add 8/96 and 15/10
1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 1 5/10
8/96 + 15/10 is 19/12.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
15/10 = 15 × 48/10 × 48 = 720/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 720/480 = 40 + 720/480 = 760/480 - 760/480 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 8/96 + 15/10 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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