Add 75/96 and 98/45
1st number: 75/96, 2nd number: 2 8/45
75/96 + 98/45 is 4261/1440.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 15/96 × 15 = 1125/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
98/45 = 98 × 32/45 × 32 = 3136/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1440 + 3136/1440 = 1125 + 3136/1440 = 4261/1440 - So, 75/96 + 98/45 = 4261/1440
In mixed form: 21381/1440
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