Add 2/96 and 35/70
2/96 + 35/70 is 25/48.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 48/70 × 48 = 1680/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/3360 + 1680/3360 = 70 + 1680/3360 = 1750/3360 - 1750/3360 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 2/96 + 35/70 = 25/48
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