Add 70/96 and 42/45
70/96 + 42/45 is 133/80.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1440 + 1344/1440 = 1050 + 1344/1440 = 2394/1440 - 2394/1440 simplified gives 133/80
- So, 70/96 + 42/45 = 133/80
In mixed form: 153/80
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