Add 2/96 and 14/70
2/96 + 14/70 is 53/240.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/3360 + 672/3360 = 70 + 672/3360 = 742/3360 - 742/3360 simplified gives 53/240
- So, 2/96 + 14/70 = 53/240
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