Add 4/45 and 6/96
4/45 + 6/96 is 109/720.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1440 + 90/1440 = 128 + 90/1440 = 218/1440 - 218/1440 simplified gives 109/720
- So, 4/45 + 6/96 = 109/720
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