Add 24/70 and 56/96
24/70 + 56/96 is 389/420.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 35/96 × 35 = 1960/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/3360 + 1960/3360 = 1152 + 1960/3360 = 3112/3360 - 3112/3360 simplified gives 389/420
- So, 24/70 + 56/96 = 389/420
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