Add 56/96 and 42/70
56/96 + 42/70 is 71/60.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 35/96 × 35 = 1960/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
42/70 = 42 × 48/70 × 48 = 2016/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/3360 + 2016/3360 = 1960 + 2016/3360 = 3976/3360 - 3976/3360 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 56/96 + 42/70 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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