Add 84/96 and 96/45
1st number: 84/96, 2nd number: 2 6/45
84/96 + 96/45 is 361/120.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 15/96 × 15 = 1260/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
96/45 = 96 × 32/45 × 32 = 3072/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1440 + 3072/1440 = 1260 + 3072/1440 = 4332/1440 - 4332/1440 simplified gives 361/120
- So, 84/96 + 96/45 = 361/120
In mixed form: 31/120
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