Add 45/49 and 2/96
45/49 + 2/96 is 2209/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
45/49 = 45 × 96/49 × 96 = 4320/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/4704 + 98/4704 = 4320 + 98/4704 = 4418/4704 - 4418/4704 simplified gives 2209/2352
- So, 45/49 + 2/96 = 2209/2352
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