Add 96/45 and 14/36
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 14/36
96/45 + 14/36 is 227/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 70/180 = 384 + 70/180 = 454/180 - 454/180 simplified gives 227/90
- So, 96/45 + 14/36 = 227/90
In mixed form: 247/90
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