Add 56/70 and 1/96
56/70 + 1/96 is 389/480.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/3360 + 35/3360 = 2688 + 35/3360 = 2723/3360 - 2723/3360 simplified gives 389/480
- So, 56/70 + 1/96 = 389/480
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