Add 5/96 and 12/45
5/96 + 12/45 is 51/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1440 + 384/1440 = 75 + 384/1440 = 459/1440 - 459/1440 simplified gives 51/160
- So, 5/96 + 12/45 = 51/160
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