Add 96/8 and 72/45
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 1 27/45
96/8 + 72/45 is 68/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
96/8 = 96 × 45/8 × 45 = 4320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/360 + 576/360 = 4320 + 576/360 = 4896/360 - 4896/360 simplified gives 68/5
- So, 96/8 + 72/45 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5
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