Add 3/56 and 96/70
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 26/70
3/56 + 96/70 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 384/280 = 15 + 384/280 = 399/280 - 399/280 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 3/56 + 96/70 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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