Add 30/96 and 98/70
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 28/70
30/96 + 98/70 is 137/80.
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,
30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
98/70 = 98 × 48/70 × 48 = 4704/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/3360 + 4704/3360 = 1050 + 4704/3360 = 5754/3360 - 5754/3360 simplified gives 137/80
- So, 30/96 + 98/70 = 137/80
In mixed form: 157/80
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