Add 25/70 and 15/96
25/70 + 15/96 is 115/224.
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,
25/70 = 25 × 48/70 × 48 = 1200/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/3360 + 525/3360 = 1200 + 525/3360 = 1725/3360 - 1725/3360 simplified gives 115/224
- So, 25/70 + 15/96 = 115/224
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