Add 96/40 and 72/45
1st number: 2 16/40, 2nd number: 1 27/45
96/40 + 72/45 is 4/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
96/40 = 96 × 9/40 × 9 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 576/360 = 864 + 576/360 = 1440/360 - 1440/360 simplified gives 4/1
- So, 96/40 + 72/45 = 4/1
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