Add 3/96 and 90/70
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 20/70
3/96 + 90/70 is 295/224.
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,
90/70 = 90 × 48/70 × 48 = 4320/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/3360 + 4320/3360 = 105 + 4320/3360 = 4425/3360 - 4425/3360 simplified gives 295/224
- So, 3/96 + 90/70 = 295/224
In mixed form: 171/224
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