Add 18/96 and 36/45
18/96 + 36/45 is 79/80.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 15/96 × 15 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
36/45 = 36 × 32/45 × 32 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1152/1440 = 270 + 1152/1440 = 1422/1440 - 1422/1440 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 18/96 + 36/45 = 79/80
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