Add 3/45 and 81/96
3/45 + 81/96 is 437/480.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 15/96 × 15 = 1215/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1440 + 1215/1440 = 96 + 1215/1440 = 1311/1440 - 1311/1440 simplified gives 437/480
- So, 3/45 + 81/96 = 437/480
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