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Add 9/96 and 12/45

9/96 + 12/45 is 173/480.

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,
    9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1440 + 384/1440 = 135 + 384/1440 = 519/1440
  5. 519/1440 simplified gives 173/480
  6. So, 9/96 + 12/45 = 173/480

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