Add 96/45 and 40/50
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 40/50
96/45 + 40/50 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
96/45 = 96 × 10/45 × 10 = 960/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
960/450 + 360/450 = 960 + 360/450 = 1320/450 - 1320/450 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 96/45 + 40/50 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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