Add 1/96 and 84/45
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 39/45
1/96 + 84/45 is 901/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1440 + 2688/1440 = 15 + 2688/1440 = 2703/1440 - 2703/1440 simplified gives 901/480
- So, 1/96 + 84/45 = 901/480
In mixed form: 1421/480
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