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Add 35/96 and 8/70

35/96 + 8/70 is 1609/3360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    8/70 = 8 × 48/70 × 48 = 384/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/3360 + 384/3360 = 1225 + 384/3360 = 1609/3360
  5. So, 35/96 + 8/70 = 1609/3360

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