Add 27/70 and 45/96
27/70 + 45/96 is 957/1120.
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,
27/70 = 27 × 48/70 × 48 = 1296/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/3360 + 1575/3360 = 1296 + 1575/3360 = 2871/3360 - 2871/3360 simplified gives 957/1120
- So, 27/70 + 45/96 = 957/1120
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