Add 28/70 and 75/96
28/70 + 75/96 is 189/160.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/3360 + 2625/3360 = 1344 + 2625/3360 = 3969/3360 - 3969/3360 simplified gives 189/160
- So, 28/70 + 75/96 = 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160
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