Add 2/96 and 10/45
2/96 + 10/45 is 35/144.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 15/96 × 15 = 30/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1440 + 320/1440 = 30 + 320/1440 = 350/1440 - 350/1440 simplified gives 35/144
- So, 2/96 + 10/45 = 35/144
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