Add 40/70 and 72/96
40/70 + 72/96 is 37/28.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
72/96 = 72 × 35/96 × 35 = 2520/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/3360 + 2520/3360 = 1920 + 2520/3360 = 4440/3360 - 4440/3360 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 40/70 + 72/96 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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