Add 80/96 and 72/45
1st number: 80/96, 2nd number: 1 27/45
80/96 + 72/45 is 73/30.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 15/96 × 15 = 1200/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
72/45 = 72 × 32/45 × 32 = 2304/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1440 + 2304/1440 = 1200 + 2304/1440 = 3504/1440 - 3504/1440 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 80/96 + 72/45 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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