Add 12/2 and 45/96
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 45/96
12/2 + 45/96 is 207/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
12/2 = 12 × 48/2 × 48 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 45/96 = 576 + 45/96 = 621/96 - 621/96 simplified gives 207/32
- So, 12/2 + 45/96 = 207/32
In mixed form: 615/32
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