Add 45/70 and 70/96
45/70 + 70/96 is 461/336.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 48/70 × 48 = 2160/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/3360 + 2450/3360 = 2160 + 2450/3360 = 4610/3360 - 4610/3360 simplified gives 461/336
- So, 45/70 + 70/96 = 461/336
In mixed form: 1125/336
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