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Add 45/35 and 90/96

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 90/96

45/35 + 90/96 is 249/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    45/35 = 45 × 96/35 × 96 = 4320/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/3360 + 3150/3360 = 4320 + 3150/3360 = 7470/3360
  5. 7470/3360 simplified gives 249/112
  6. So, 45/35 + 90/96 = 249/112
    In mixed form: 225/112

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