Add 96/60 and 7/45
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 7/45
96/60 + 7/45 is 79/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 28/180 = 288 + 28/180 = 316/180 - 316/180 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 96/60 + 7/45 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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