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Add 45/2 and 27/96

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 27/96

45/2 + 27/96 is 729/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    45/2 = 45 × 48/2 × 48 = 2160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/96 + 27/96 = 2160 + 27/96 = 2187/96
  5. 2187/96 simplified gives 729/32
  6. So, 45/2 + 27/96 = 729/32
    In mixed form: 2225/32

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