Add 18/70 and 50/96
18/70 + 50/96 is 1307/1680.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/3360 + 1750/3360 = 864 + 1750/3360 = 2614/3360 - 2614/3360 simplified gives 1307/1680
- So, 18/70 + 50/96 = 1307/1680
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