Add 45/80 and 70/96
45/80 + 70/96 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
45/80 = 45 × 6/80 × 6 = 270/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Add the two like fractions:
270/480 + 350/480 = 270 + 350/480 = 620/480 - 620/480 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 45/80 + 70/96 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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