Add 36/96 and 1/45
36/96 + 1/45 is 143/360.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1440 + 32/1440 = 540 + 32/1440 = 572/1440 - 572/1440 simplified gives 143/360
- So, 36/96 + 1/45 = 143/360
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