Add 96/45 and 18/20
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 18/20
96/45 + 18/20 is 91/30.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 162/180 = 384 + 162/180 = 546/180 - 546/180 simplified gives 91/30
- So, 96/45 + 18/20 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30
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