Add 24/45 and 80/96
24/45 + 80/96 is 41/30.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
80/96 = 80 × 15/96 × 15 = 1200/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1440 + 1200/1440 = 768 + 1200/1440 = 1968/1440 - 1968/1440 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 24/45 + 80/96 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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