Add 2/96 and 45/24
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 21/24
2/96 + 45/24 is 91/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
45/24 = 45 × 4/24 × 4 = 180/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 180/96 = 2 + 180/96 = 182/96 - 182/96 simplified gives 91/48
- So, 2/96 + 45/24 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48
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