Add 18/45 and 20/96
18/45 + 20/96 is 73/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
20/96 = 20 × 15/96 × 15 = 300/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1440 + 300/1440 = 576 + 300/1440 = 876/1440 - 876/1440 simplified gives 73/120
- So, 18/45 + 20/96 = 73/120
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