Add 96/45 and 40/8
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 5 0/8
96/45 + 40/8 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 1800/360 = 768 + 1800/360 = 2568/360 - 2568/360 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 96/45 + 40/8 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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