Add 10/96 and 70/72
10/96 + 70/72 is 155/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
30/288 + 280/288 = 30 + 280/288 = 310/288 - 310/288 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 10/96 + 70/72 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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