Add 9/8 and 45/96
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 45/96
9/8 + 45/96 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
9/8 = 9 × 12/8 × 12 = 108/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
108/96 + 45/96 = 108 + 45/96 = 153/96 - 153/96 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 9/8 + 45/96 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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