Add 96/4 and 15/45
1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 15/45
96/4 + 15/45 is 73/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
96/4 = 96 × 45/4 × 45 = 4320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/180 + 60/180 = 4320 + 60/180 = 4380/180 - 4380/180 simplified gives 73/3
- So, 96/4 + 15/45 = 73/3
In mixed form: 241/3
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