Add 36/24 and 70/96, Solve 1 12/24 + 70/96 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 70/96

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 70/96

36/24 + 70/96 is 107/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
36/24 = 36 × 4/24 × 4 = 144/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 70/96 = 144 + 70/96 = 214/96
214/96 simplified gives 107/48
So, 36/24 + 70/96 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad