Add 45/96 and 70/90
45/96 + 70/90 is 359/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 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 90 × 16 = 1440,
70/90 = 70 × 16/90 × 16 = 1120/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 1120/1440 = 675 + 1120/1440 = 1795/1440 - 1795/1440 simplified gives 359/288
- So, 45/96 + 70/90 = 359/288
In mixed form: 171/288
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