Add 24/96 and 72/45
1st number: 24/96, 2nd number: 1 27/45
24/96 + 72/45 is 37/20.
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,
24/96 = 24 × 15/96 × 15 = 360/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
72/45 = 72 × 32/45 × 32 = 2304/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1440 + 2304/1440 = 360 + 2304/1440 = 2664/1440 - 2664/1440 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 24/96 + 72/45 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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