Add 8/45 and 21/96
8/45 + 21/96 is 571/1440.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 32/45 × 32 = 256/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
21/96 = 21 × 15/96 × 15 = 315/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1440 + 315/1440 = 256 + 315/1440 = 571/1440 - So, 8/45 + 21/96 = 571/1440
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