Add 96/45 and 63/72
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 63/72
96/45 + 63/72 is 361/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 315/360 = 768 + 315/360 = 1083/360 - 1083/360 simplified gives 361/120
- So, 96/45 + 63/72 = 361/120
In mixed form: 31/120
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