Add 24/70 and 24/96
24/70 + 24/96 is 83/140.
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,
24/70 = 24 × 48/70 × 48 = 1152/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
24/96 = 24 × 35/96 × 35 = 840/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/3360 + 840/3360 = 1152 + 840/3360 = 1992/3360 - 1992/3360 simplified gives 83/140
- So, 24/70 + 24/96 = 83/140
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