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Add 9/45 and 9/96

9/45 + 9/96 is 47/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1440 + 135/1440 = 288 + 135/1440 = 423/1440
  5. 423/1440 simplified gives 47/160
  6. So, 9/45 + 9/96 = 47/160

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