Add 72/96 and 36/45
72/96 + 36/45 is 31/20.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 15/96 × 15 = 1080/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
36/45 = 36 × 32/45 × 32 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1440 + 1152/1440 = 1080 + 1152/1440 = 2232/1440 - 2232/1440 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 72/96 + 36/45 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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