Add 5/12 and 70/96
5/12 + 70/96 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Add the two like fractions:
40/96 + 70/96 = 40 + 70/96 = 110/96 - 110/96 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 5/12 + 70/96 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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