Add 96/45 and 5/40
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 5/40
96/45 + 5/40 is 271/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 45/360 = 768 + 45/360 = 813/360 - 813/360 simplified gives 271/120
- So, 96/45 + 5/40 = 271/120
In mixed form: 231/120
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