Add 28/96 and 15/70
28/96 + 15/70 is 85/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
15/70 = 15 × 48/70 × 48 = 720/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
980/3360 + 720/3360 = 980 + 720/3360 = 1700/3360 - 1700/3360 simplified gives 85/168
- So, 28/96 + 15/70 = 85/168
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