Add 96/9 and 8/10
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 8/10
96/9 + 8/10 is 172/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
96/9 = 96 × 10/9 × 10 = 960/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
960/90 + 72/90 = 960 + 72/90 = 1032/90 - 1032/90 simplified gives 172/15
- So, 96/9 + 8/10 = 172/15
In mixed form: 117/15
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