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Add 72/96 and 45/84

72/96 + 45/84 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    45/84 = 45 × 8/84 × 8 = 360/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/672 + 360/672 = 504 + 360/672 = 864/672
  5. 864/672 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 72/96 + 45/84 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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