Add 6/45 and 4/96
6/45 + 4/96 is 7/40.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1440 + 60/1440 = 192 + 60/1440 = 252/1440 - 252/1440 simplified gives 7/40
- So, 6/45 + 4/96 = 7/40
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