Add 45/90 and 45/96
45/90 + 45/96 is 31/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
45/90 = 45 × 16/90 × 16 = 720/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1440 + 675/1440 = 720 + 675/1440 = 1395/1440 - 1395/1440 simplified gives 31/32
- So, 45/90 + 45/96 = 31/32
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