Add 1/4 and 45/96
1/4 + 45/96 is 23/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 45/96 = 24 + 45/96 = 69/96 - 69/96 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 1/4 + 45/96 = 23/32
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