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Add 45/18 and 60/96

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 60/96

45/18 + 60/96 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/288 + 180/288 = 720 + 180/288 = 900/288
  5. 900/288 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 45/18 + 60/96 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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