Add 60/96 and 21/70
60/96 + 21/70 is 37/40.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
21/70 = 21 × 48/70 × 48 = 1008/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/3360 + 1008/3360 = 2100 + 1008/3360 = 3108/3360 - 3108/3360 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 60/96 + 21/70 = 37/40
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