Add 60/70 and 25/96
60/70 + 25/96 is 751/672.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 48/70 × 48 = 2880/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
25/96 = 25 × 35/96 × 35 = 875/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/3360 + 875/3360 = 2880 + 875/3360 = 3755/3360 - 3755/3360 simplified gives 751/672
- So, 60/70 + 25/96 = 751/672
In mixed form: 179/672
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