Add 28/70 and 7/96
28/70 + 7/96 is 227/480.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/3360 + 245/3360 = 1344 + 245/3360 = 1589/3360 - 1589/3360 simplified gives 227/480
- So, 28/70 + 7/96 = 227/480
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