Add 36/96 and 3/70
36/96 + 3/70 is 117/280.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
3/70 = 3 × 48/70 × 48 = 144/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/3360 + 144/3360 = 1260 + 144/3360 = 1404/3360 - 1404/3360 simplified gives 117/280
- So, 36/96 + 3/70 = 117/280
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