Add 4/5 and 45/96
4/5 + 45/96 is 203/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
4/5 = 4 × 96/5 × 96 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 225/480 = 384 + 225/480 = 609/480 - 609/480 simplified gives 203/160
- So, 4/5 + 45/96 = 203/160
In mixed form: 143/160
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