Add 96/45 and 10/72
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 10/72
96/45 + 10/72 is 409/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 50/360 = 768 + 50/360 = 818/360 - 818/360 simplified gives 409/180
- So, 96/45 + 10/72 = 409/180
In mixed form: 249/180
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