Add 45/25 and 9/96
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 9/96
45/25 + 9/96 is 303/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2400 + 225/2400 = 4320 + 225/2400 = 4545/2400 - 4545/2400 simplified gives 303/160
- So, 45/25 + 9/96 = 303/160
In mixed form: 1143/160
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