Add 96/32 and 6/45
1st number: 3 0/32, 2nd number: 6/45
96/32 + 6/45 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
96/32 = 96 × 45/32 × 45 = 4320/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1440 + 192/1440 = 4320 + 192/1440 = 4512/1440 - 4512/1440 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 96/32 + 6/45 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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