Add 56/96 and 9/45
56/96 + 9/45 is 47/60.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1440 + 288/1440 = 840 + 288/1440 = 1128/1440 - 1128/1440 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 56/96 + 9/45 = 47/60
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