Add 72/96 and 45/84
72/96 + 45/84 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
45/84 = 45 × 8/84 × 8 = 360/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 360/672 = 504 + 360/672 = 864/672 - 864/672 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 72/96 + 45/84 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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