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Add 9/96 and 8/10

9/96 + 8/10 is 143/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/480 + 384/480 = 45 + 384/480 = 429/480
  5. 429/480 simplified gives 143/160
  6. So, 9/96 + 8/10 = 143/160

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