Add 49/96 and 54/70, Solve 49/96 + 54/70 as a fraction

Add 49/96 and 54/70

49/96 + 54/70 is 4307/3360.

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,
54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360
Add the two like fractions:
1715/3360 + 2592/3360 = 1715 + 2592/3360 = 4307/3360
So, 49/96 + 54/70 = 4307/3360
In mixed form: 1947/3360

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