Add 96/10 and 4/45, Solve 9 6/10 + 4/45 as a fraction

Add 96/10 and 4/45

1^st number: 9 6/10, 2^nd number: 4/45

96/10 + 4/45 is 436/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
Add the two like fractions:
864/90 + 8/90 = 864 + 8/90 = 872/90
872/90 simplified gives 436/45
So, 96/10 + 4/45 = 436/45
In mixed form: 931/45

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