Add 18/70 and 20/96
18/70 + 20/96 is 391/840.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 48/70 × 48 = 864/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/3360 + 700/3360 = 864 + 700/3360 = 1564/3360 - 1564/3360 simplified gives 391/840
- So, 18/70 + 20/96 = 391/840
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