Add 45/96 and 35/36
45/96 + 35/36 is 415/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 280/288 = 135 + 280/288 = 415/288 - So, 45/96 + 35/36 = 415/288
In mixed form: 1127/288
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