Add 98/96 and 9/45
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 9/45
98/96 + 9/45 is 293/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
98/96 = 98 × 15/96 × 15 = 1470/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1440 + 288/1440 = 1470 + 288/1440 = 1758/1440 - 1758/1440 simplified gives 293/240
- So, 98/96 + 9/45 = 293/240
In mixed form: 153/240
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