Add 96/45 and 32/36
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 32/36
96/45 + 32/36 is 136/45.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 160/180 = 384 + 160/180 = 544/180 - 544/180 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 96/45 + 32/36 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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