Add 70/72 and 45/96, Solve 70/72 + 45/96 as a fraction

Add 70/72 and 45/96

70/72 + 45/96 is 415/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
Add the two like fractions:
280/288 + 135/288 = 280 + 135/288 = 415/288
So, 70/72 + 45/96 = 415/288
In mixed form: 1127/288

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