Add 84/96 and 3/10
84/96 + 3/10 is 47/40.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
3/10 = 3 × 48/10 × 48 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 144/480 = 420 + 144/480 = 564/480 - 564/480 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 84/96 + 3/10 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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