Add 20/70 and 75/96
20/70 + 75/96 is 239/224.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 48/70 × 48 = 960/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
960/3360 + 2625/3360 = 960 + 2625/3360 = 3585/3360 - 3585/3360 simplified gives 239/224
- So, 20/70 + 75/96 = 239/224
In mixed form: 115/224
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