Add 18/96 and 45/25
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 1 20/25
18/96 + 45/25 is 159/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2400 + 4320/2400 = 450 + 4320/2400 = 4770/2400 - 4770/2400 simplified gives 159/80
- So, 18/96 + 45/25 = 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80
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