Add 45/96 and 16/49
45/96 + 16/49 is 1247/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
16/49 = 16 × 96/49 × 96 = 1536/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/4704 + 1536/4704 = 2205 + 1536/4704 = 3741/4704 - 3741/4704 simplified gives 1247/1568
- So, 45/96 + 16/49 = 1247/1568
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