Add 45/96 and 9/45
45/96 + 9/45 is 107/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 288/1440 = 675 + 288/1440 = 963/1440 - 963/1440 simplified gives 107/160
- So, 45/96 + 9/45 = 107/160
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