Add 9/2 and 45/96
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 45/96
9/2 + 45/96 is 159/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
9/2 = 9 × 48/2 × 48 = 432/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
432/96 + 45/96 = 432 + 45/96 = 477/96 - 477/96 simplified gives 159/32
- So, 9/2 + 45/96 = 159/32
In mixed form: 431/32
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