Add 14/96 and 27/45
14/96 + 27/45 is 179/240.
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,
14/96 = 14 × 15/96 × 15 = 210/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1440 + 864/1440 = 210 + 864/1440 = 1074/1440 - 1074/1440 simplified gives 179/240
- So, 14/96 + 27/45 = 179/240
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