Add 45/2 and 63/96
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 63/96
45/2 + 63/96 is 741/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
45/2 = 45 × 48/2 × 48 = 2160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/96 + 63/96 = 2160 + 63/96 = 2223/96 - 2223/96 simplified gives 741/32
- So, 45/2 + 63/96 = 741/32
In mixed form: 235/32
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