Add 24/35 and 70/96
24/35 + 70/96 is 2377/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
24/35 = 24 × 96/35 × 96 = 2304/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/3360 + 2450/3360 = 2304 + 2450/3360 = 4754/3360 - 4754/3360 simplified gives 2377/1680
- So, 24/35 + 70/96 = 2377/1680
In mixed form: 1697/1680
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