Add 96/45 and 14/20
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 14/20
96/45 + 14/20 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 126/180 = 384 + 126/180 = 510/180 - 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 96/45 + 14/20 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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