Add 2/45 and 28/96
2/45 + 28/96 is 121/360.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
28/96 = 28 × 15/96 × 15 = 420/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1440 + 420/1440 = 64 + 420/1440 = 484/1440 - 484/1440 simplified gives 121/360
- So, 2/45 + 28/96 = 121/360
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