Add 3/96 and 20/45
3/96 + 20/45 is 137/288.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 15/96 × 15 = 45/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1440 + 640/1440 = 45 + 640/1440 = 685/1440 - 685/1440 simplified gives 137/288
- So, 3/96 + 20/45 = 137/288
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