Add 12/96 and 18/45
12/96 + 18/45 is 21/40.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1440 + 576/1440 = 180 + 576/1440 = 756/1440 - 756/1440 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 12/96 + 18/45 = 21/40
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