Add 96/5 and 10/18
1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 10/18
96/5 + 10/18 is 889/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
96/5 = 96 × 18/5 × 18 = 1728/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/90 + 50/90 = 1728 + 50/90 = 1778/90 - 1778/90 simplified gives 889/45
- So, 96/5 + 10/18 = 889/45
In mixed form: 1934/45
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