Add 15/70 and 84/96
15/70 + 84/96 is 61/56.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 48/70 × 48 = 720/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/3360 + 2940/3360 = 720 + 2940/3360 = 3660/3360 - 3660/3360 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 15/70 + 84/96 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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