Add 2/7 and 70/96
2/7 + 70/96 is 341/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Add the two like fractions:
192/672 + 490/672 = 192 + 490/672 = 682/672 - 682/672 simplified gives 341/336
- So, 2/7 + 70/96 = 341/336
In mixed form: 15/336
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