Add 2/8 and 96/45
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 6/45
2/8 + 96/45 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 768/360 = 90 + 768/360 = 858/360 - 858/360 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 2/8 + 96/45 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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