Add 20/45 and 36/96
20/45 + 36/96 is 59/72.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
640/1440 + 540/1440 = 640 + 540/1440 = 1180/1440 - 1180/1440 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 20/45 + 36/96 = 59/72
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