Add 84/96 and 35/45
84/96 + 35/45 is 119/72.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 15/96 × 15 = 1260/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1440 + 1120/1440 = 1260 + 1120/1440 = 2380/1440 - 2380/1440 simplified gives 119/72
- So, 84/96 + 35/45 = 119/72
In mixed form: 147/72
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