Add 96/45 and 49/24
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 2 1/24
96/45 + 49/24 is 167/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 735/360 = 768 + 735/360 = 1503/360 - 1503/360 simplified gives 167/40
- So, 96/45 + 49/24 = 167/40
In mixed form: 47/40
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