Add 45/96 and 49/45
1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 1 4/45
45/96 + 49/45 is 2243/1440.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
49/45 = 49 × 32/45 × 32 = 1568/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 1568/1440 = 675 + 1568/1440 = 2243/1440 - So, 45/96 + 49/45 = 2243/1440
In mixed form: 1803/1440
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/96+49/45 45/96+98/45 45/96+49/90