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Add 96/10 and 50/18

1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 2 14/18

96/10 + 50/18 is 557/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/90 + 250/90 = 864 + 250/90 = 1114/90
  5. 1114/90 simplified gives 557/45
  6. So, 96/10 + 50/18 = 557/45
    In mixed form: 1217/45

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