Add 18/96 and 60/45
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 1 15/45
18/96 + 60/45 is 73/48.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1920/1440 = 270 + 1920/1440 = 2190/1440 - 2190/1440 simplified gives 73/48
- So, 18/96 + 60/45 = 73/48
In mixed form: 125/48
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