Add 6/96 and 5/45
6/96 + 5/45 is 25/144.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 160/1440 = 90 + 160/1440 = 250/1440 - 250/1440 simplified gives 25/144
- So, 6/96 + 5/45 = 25/144
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