Add 49/45 and 4/96
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 4/96
49/45 + 4/96 is 407/360.
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,
49/45 = 49 × 32/45 × 32 = 1568/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/1440 + 60/1440 = 1568 + 60/1440 = 1628/1440 - 1628/1440 simplified gives 407/360
- So, 49/45 + 4/96 = 407/360
In mixed form: 147/360
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