Add 96/45 and 45/90
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 45/90
96/45 + 45/90 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
192/90 + 45/90 = 192 + 45/90 = 237/90 - 237/90 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 96/45 + 45/90 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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