Add 4/12 and 96/45
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45
4/12 + 96/45 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 384/180 = 60 + 384/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 4/12 + 96/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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