Add 3/96 and 8/70
3/96 + 8/70 is 163/1120.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
8/70 = 8 × 48/70 × 48 = 384/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/3360 + 384/3360 = 105 + 384/3360 = 489/3360 - 489/3360 simplified gives 163/1120
- So, 3/96 + 8/70 = 163/1120
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