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Add 45/96 and 63/45

1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 1 18/45

45/96 + 63/45 is 299/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    63/45 = 63 × 32/45 × 32 = 2016/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1440 + 2016/1440 = 675 + 2016/1440 = 2691/1440
  5. 2691/1440 simplified gives 299/160
  6. So, 45/96 + 63/45 = 299/160
    In mixed form: 1139/160

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