Add 3/45 and 56/96
3/45 + 56/96 is 13/20.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1440 + 840/1440 = 96 + 840/1440 = 936/1440 - 936/1440 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/45 + 56/96 = 13/20
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