Add 45/96 and 40/6
1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 6 4/6
45/96 + 40/6 is 685/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96 - Add the two like fractions:
45/96 + 640/96 = 45 + 640/96 = 685/96 - So, 45/96 + 40/6 = 685/96
In mixed form: 713/96
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