Add 96/36 and 90/10
1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 9 0/10
96/36 + 90/10 is 35/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
90/10 = 90 × 18/10 × 18 = 1620/180 - Add the two like fractions:
480/180 + 1620/180 = 480 + 1620/180 = 2100/180 - 2100/180 simplified gives 35/3
- So, 96/36 + 90/10 = 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3
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