Add 1/45 and 5/96
1/45 + 5/96 is 107/1440.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1440 + 75/1440 = 32 + 75/1440 = 107/1440 - So, 1/45 + 5/96 = 107/1440
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