Add 2/45 and 30/96
2/45 + 30/96 is 257/720.
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,
30/96 = 30 × 15/96 × 15 = 450/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1440 + 450/1440 = 64 + 450/1440 = 514/1440 - 514/1440 simplified gives 257/720
- So, 2/45 + 30/96 = 257/720
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