Add 5/45 and 56/96
5/45 + 56/96 is 25/36.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1440 + 840/1440 = 160 + 840/1440 = 1000/1440 - 1000/1440 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 5/45 + 56/96 = 25/36
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