Add 35/96 and 40/70
35/96 + 40/70 is 629/672.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/3360 + 1920/3360 = 1225 + 1920/3360 = 3145/3360 - 3145/3360 simplified gives 629/672
- So, 35/96 + 40/70 = 629/672
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