Add 12/96 and 5/45
12/96 + 5/45 is 17/72.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1440 + 160/1440 = 180 + 160/1440 = 340/1440 - 340/1440 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 12/96 + 5/45 = 17/72
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