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Add 45/96 and 20/42

45/96 + 20/42 is 635/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    20/42 = 20 × 16/42 × 16 = 320/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/672 + 320/672 = 315 + 320/672 = 635/672
  5. So, 45/96 + 20/42 = 635/672

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