Add 5/96 and 4/45
5/96 + 4/45 is 203/1440.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1440 + 128/1440 = 75 + 128/1440 = 203/1440 - So, 5/96 + 4/45 = 203/1440
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