Add 21/96 and 54/70
21/96 + 54/70 is 1109/1120.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
735/3360 + 2592/3360 = 735 + 2592/3360 = 3327/3360 - 3327/3360 simplified gives 1109/1120
- So, 21/96 + 54/70 = 1109/1120
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