Add 45/10 and 25/96
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 25/96
45/10 + 25/96 is 457/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
45/10 = 45 × 48/10 × 48 = 2160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/480 + 125/480 = 2160 + 125/480 = 2285/480 - 2285/480 simplified gives 457/96
- So, 45/10 + 25/96 = 457/96
In mixed form: 473/96
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