Add 45/96 and 16/70
45/96 + 16/70 is 781/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/3360 + 768/3360 = 1575 + 768/3360 = 2343/3360 - 2343/3360 simplified gives 781/1120
- So, 45/96 + 16/70 = 781/1120
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