Add 4/45 and 42/96
4/45 + 42/96 is 379/720.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1440 + 630/1440 = 128 + 630/1440 = 758/1440 - 758/1440 simplified gives 379/720
- So, 4/45 + 42/96 = 379/720
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