Add 96/12 and 40/45
1st number: 8 0/12, 2nd number: 40/45
96/12 + 40/45 is 80/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
96/12 = 96 × 15/12 × 15 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/180 + 160/180 = 1440 + 160/180 = 1600/180 - 1600/180 simplified gives 80/9
- So, 96/12 + 40/45 = 80/9
In mixed form: 88/9
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