Add 96/2 and 4/45
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 4/45
96/2 + 4/45 is 2164/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
96/2 = 96 × 45/2 × 45 = 4320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/90 + 8/90 = 4320 + 8/90 = 4328/90 - 4328/90 simplified gives 2164/45
- So, 96/2 + 4/45 = 2164/45
In mixed form: 484/45
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