Add 20/45 and 60/96
20/45 + 60/96 is 77/72.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 15/96 × 15 = 900/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
640/1440 + 900/1440 = 640 + 900/1440 = 1540/1440 - 1540/1440 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 20/45 + 60/96 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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