Add 28/70 and 60/96
28/70 + 60/96 is 41/40.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/3360 + 2100/3360 = 1344 + 2100/3360 = 3444/3360 - 3444/3360 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 28/70 + 60/96 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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