Add 6/4 and 45/96
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 45/96
6/4 + 45/96 is 63/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
6/4 = 6 × 24/4 × 24 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 45/96 = 144 + 45/96 = 189/96 - 189/96 simplified gives 63/32
- So, 6/4 + 45/96 = 63/32
In mixed form: 131/32
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