Add 1/4 and 96/45
1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 2 6/45
1/4 + 96/45 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 384/180 = 45 + 384/180 = 429/180 - 429/180 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 1/4 + 96/45 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/4+96/45 1/8+96/45 1/4+96/90 3/4+96/45 1/12+96/45 5/4+96/45 1/20+96/45 7/4+96/45 1/28+96/45