Add 5/96 and 42/70
5/96 + 42/70 is 313/480.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
42/70 = 42 × 48/70 × 48 = 2016/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/3360 + 2016/3360 = 175 + 2016/3360 = 2191/3360 - 2191/3360 simplified gives 313/480
- So, 5/96 + 42/70 = 313/480
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