Add 48/45 and 20/96
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 20/96
48/45 + 20/96 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
20/96 = 20 × 15/96 × 15 = 300/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/1440 + 300/1440 = 1536 + 300/1440 = 1836/1440 - 1836/1440 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 48/45 + 20/96 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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