Add 96/45 and 10/8
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 1 2/8
96/45 + 10/8 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 450/360 = 768 + 450/360 = 1218/360 - 1218/360 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 96/45 + 10/8 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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