Add 4/96 and 84/45
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 39/45
4/96 + 84/45 is 229/120.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
60/1440 + 2688/1440 = 60 + 2688/1440 = 2748/1440 - 2748/1440 simplified gives 229/120
- So, 4/96 + 84/45 = 229/120
In mixed form: 1109/120
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