Add 45/25 and 27/96
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 27/96
45/25 + 27/96 is 333/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2400 + 675/2400 = 4320 + 675/2400 = 4995/2400 - 4995/2400 simplified gives 333/160
- So, 45/25 + 27/96 = 333/160
In mixed form: 213/160
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