Add 12/70 and 3/96
12/70 + 3/96 is 227/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
12/70 = 12 × 48/70 × 48 = 576/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/3360 + 105/3360 = 576 + 105/3360 = 681/3360 - 681/3360 simplified gives 227/1120
- So, 12/70 + 3/96 = 227/1120
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