Add 12/70 and 30/96
12/70 + 30/96 is 271/560.
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,
30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/3360 + 1050/3360 = 576 + 1050/3360 = 1626/3360 - 1626/3360 simplified gives 271/560
- So, 12/70 + 30/96 = 271/560
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