Add 8/96 and 84/10
1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 8 4/10
8/96 + 84/10 is 509/60.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 48/10 × 48 = 4032/480 - Add the two like fractions:
40/480 + 4032/480 = 40 + 4032/480 = 4072/480 - 4072/480 simplified gives 509/60
- So, 8/96 + 84/10 = 509/60
In mixed form: 829/60
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