Add 20/96 and 7/70
20/96 + 7/70 is 37/120.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
7/70 = 7 × 48/70 × 48 = 336/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
700/3360 + 336/3360 = 700 + 336/3360 = 1036/3360 - 1036/3360 simplified gives 37/120
- So, 20/96 + 7/70 = 37/120
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