Add 15/96 and 98/70
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 28/70
15/96 + 98/70 is 249/160.
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,
15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
98/70 = 98 × 48/70 × 48 = 4704/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
525/3360 + 4704/3360 = 525 + 4704/3360 = 5229/3360 - 5229/3360 simplified gives 249/160
- So, 15/96 + 98/70 = 249/160
In mixed form: 189/160
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