Add 45/2 and 3/96
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3/96
45/2 + 3/96 is 721/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
45/2 = 45 × 48/2 × 48 = 2160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/96 + 3/96 = 2160 + 3/96 = 2163/96 - 2163/96 simplified gives 721/32
- So, 45/2 + 3/96 = 721/32
In mixed form: 2217/32
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