Add 35/96 and 70/98
35/96 + 70/98 is 725/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
35/96 = 35 × 49/96 × 49 = 1715/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
70/98 = 70 × 48/98 × 48 = 3360/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/4704 + 3360/4704 = 1715 + 3360/4704 = 5075/4704 - 5075/4704 simplified gives 725/672
- So, 35/96 + 70/98 = 725/672
In mixed form: 153/672
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