Add 1/96 and 84/70
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 14/70
1/96 + 84/70 is 581/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
35/3360 + 4032/3360 = 35 + 4032/3360 = 4067/3360 - 4067/3360 simplified gives 581/480
- So, 1/96 + 84/70 = 581/480
In mixed form: 1101/480
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