Add 96/6 and 36/45
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 36/45
96/6 + 36/45 is 84/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
96/6 = 96 × 15/6 × 15 = 1440/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/90 + 72/90 = 1440 + 72/90 = 1512/90 - 1512/90 simplified gives 84/5
- So, 96/6 + 36/45 = 84/5
In mixed form: 164/5
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