Add 4/70 and 12/96
4/70 + 12/96 is 51/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
4/70 = 4 × 48/70 × 48 = 192/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/3360 + 420/3360 = 192 + 420/3360 = 612/3360 - 612/3360 simplified gives 51/280
- So, 4/70 + 12/96 = 51/280
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