Add 14/96 and 81/45
1st number: 14/96, 2nd number: 1 36/45
14/96 + 81/45 is 467/240.
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,
81/45 = 81 × 32/45 × 32 = 2592/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1440 + 2592/1440 = 210 + 2592/1440 = 2802/1440 - 2802/1440 simplified gives 467/240
- So, 14/96 + 81/45 = 467/240
In mixed form: 1227/240
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