Add 4/96 and 21/70
4/96 + 21/70 is 41/120.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
21/70 = 21 × 48/70 × 48 = 1008/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/3360 + 1008/3360 = 140 + 1008/3360 = 1148/3360 - 1148/3360 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 4/96 + 21/70 = 41/120
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