Add 49/96 and 28/70
49/96 + 28/70 is 437/480.
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,
49/96 = 49 × 35/96 × 35 = 1715/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/3360 + 1344/3360 = 1715 + 1344/3360 = 3059/3360 - 3059/3360 simplified gives 437/480
- So, 49/96 + 28/70 = 437/480
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