Add 96/45 and 40/32
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 1 8/32
96/45 + 40/32 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
96/45 = 96 × 32/45 × 32 = 3072/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/1440 + 1800/1440 = 3072 + 1800/1440 = 4872/1440 - 4872/1440 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 96/45 + 40/32 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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