Add 2/96 and 54/70
2/96 + 54/70 is 1331/1680.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/3360 + 2592/3360 = 70 + 2592/3360 = 2662/3360 - 2662/3360 simplified gives 1331/1680
- So, 2/96 + 54/70 = 1331/1680
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