Add 96/45 and 10/40
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 10/40
96/45 + 10/40 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 90/360 = 768 + 90/360 = 858/360 - 858/360 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 96/45 + 10/40 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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