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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    84/96 = 84 × 15/96 × 15 = 1260/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    96/45 = 96 × 32/45 × 32 = 3072/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1440 + 3072/1440 = 1260 + 3072/1440 = 4332/1440
  5. 4332/1440 simplified gives 361/120
  6. So, 84/96 + 96/45 = 361/120
    In mixed form: 31/120

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