Add 96/45 and 45/60
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 45/60
96/45 + 45/60 is 173/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 135/180 = 384 + 135/180 = 519/180 - 519/180 simplified gives 173/60
- So, 96/45 + 45/60 = 173/60
In mixed form: 253/60
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