Add 45/96 and 35/63
45/96 + 35/63 is 295/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
45/96 = 45 × 21/96 × 21 = 945/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2016 + 1120/2016 = 945 + 1120/2016 = 2065/2016 - 2065/2016 simplified gives 295/288
- So, 45/96 + 35/63 = 295/288
In mixed form: 17/288
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