Add 12/96 and 49/70
12/96 + 49/70 is 33/40.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
49/70 = 49 × 48/70 × 48 = 2352/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/3360 + 2352/3360 = 420 + 2352/3360 = 2772/3360 - 2772/3360 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 12/96 + 49/70 = 33/40
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