Add 40/70 and 42/96, Solve 40/70 + 42/96 as a fraction

Add 40/70 and 42/96

40/70 + 42/96 is 113/112.

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,
40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
Add the two like fractions:
1920/3360 + 1470/3360 = 1920 + 1470/3360 = 3390/3360
3390/3360 simplified gives 113/112
So, 40/70 + 42/96 = 113/112
In mixed form: 11/112

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