Add 3/70 and 60/96
3/70 + 60/96 is 187/280.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 48/70 × 48 = 144/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/3360 + 2100/3360 = 144 + 2100/3360 = 2244/3360 - 2244/3360 simplified gives 187/280
- So, 3/70 + 60/96 = 187/280
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