Add 5/3 and 96/45
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 6/45
5/3 + 96/45 is 19/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
5/3 = 5 × 15/3 × 15 = 75/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
96/45 = 96 × 1/45 × 1 = 96/45 - Add the two like fractions:
75/45 + 96/45 = 75 + 96/45 = 171/45 - 171/45 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 5/3 + 96/45 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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