Add 84/45 and 14/96
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 14/96
84/45 + 14/96 is 161/80.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
14/96 = 14 × 15/96 × 15 = 210/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/1440 + 210/1440 = 2688 + 210/1440 = 2898/1440 - 2898/1440 simplified gives 161/80
- So, 84/45 + 14/96 = 161/80
In mixed form: 21/80
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