Add 96/18 and 45/60
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 45/60
96/18 + 45/60 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 135/180 = 960 + 135/180 = 1095/180 - 1095/180 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 96/18 + 45/60 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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