Add 10/96 and 70/45
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 1 25/45
10/96 + 70/45 is 239/144.
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,
10/96 = 10 × 15/96 × 15 = 150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1440 + 2240/1440 = 150 + 2240/1440 = 2390/1440 - 2390/1440 simplified gives 239/144
- So, 10/96 + 70/45 = 239/144
In mixed form: 195/144
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