Add 45/9 and 60/96
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 60/96
45/9 + 60/96 is 45/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/288 + 180/288 = 1440 + 180/288 = 1620/288 - 1620/288 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 45/9 + 60/96 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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