Add 45/90 and 96/40
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 2 16/40
45/90 + 96/40 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
96/40 = 96 × 9/40 × 9 = 864/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 864/360 = 180 + 864/360 = 1044/360 - 1044/360 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 45/90 + 96/40 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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