Add 70/96 and 6/45
70/96 + 6/45 is 69/80.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1440 + 192/1440 = 1050 + 192/1440 = 1242/1440 - 1242/1440 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 70/96 + 6/45 = 69/80
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