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Add 3/5 and 45/96

3/5 + 45/96 is 171/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/480 + 225/480 = 288 + 225/480 = 513/480
  5. 513/480 simplified gives 171/160
  6. So, 3/5 + 45/96 = 171/160
    In mixed form: 111/160

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