Add 5/12 and 96/45
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45
5/12 + 96/45 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 384/180 = 75 + 384/180 = 459/180 - 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 5/12 + 96/45 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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