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Add 12/9 and 96/45

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 2 6/45

12/9 + 96/45 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    96/45 = 96 × 1/45 × 1 = 96/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/45 + 96/45 = 60 + 96/45 = 156/45
  5. 156/45 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 12/9 + 96/45 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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