Add 50/45 and 12/96
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 12/96
50/45 + 12/96 is 89/72.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1440 + 180/1440 = 1600 + 180/1440 = 1780/1440 - 1780/1440 simplified gives 89/72
- So, 50/45 + 12/96 = 89/72
In mixed form: 117/72
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