Add 14/96 and 28/70
14/96 + 28/70 is 131/240.
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,
14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/3360 + 1344/3360 = 490 + 1344/3360 = 1834/3360 - 1834/3360 simplified gives 131/240
- So, 14/96 + 28/70 = 131/240
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