Add 96/18 and 8/10
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 8/10
96/18 + 8/10 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 72/90 = 480 + 72/90 = 552/90 - 552/90 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 96/18 + 8/10 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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