Add 9/28 and 45/96
9/28 + 45/96 is 177/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
9/28 = 9 × 24/28 × 24 = 216/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672 - Add the two like fractions:
216/672 + 315/672 = 216 + 315/672 = 531/672 - 531/672 simplified gives 177/224
- So, 9/28 + 45/96 = 177/224
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