Add 60/96 and 40/45
60/96 + 40/45 is 109/72.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 15/96 × 15 = 900/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1440 + 1280/1440 = 900 + 1280/1440 = 2180/1440 - 2180/1440 simplified gives 109/72
- So, 60/96 + 40/45 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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