Add 60/96 and 80/70
1st number: 60/96, 2nd number: 1 10/70
60/96 + 80/70 is 99/56.
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,
80/70 = 80 × 48/70 × 48 = 3840/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/3360 + 3840/3360 = 2100 + 3840/3360 = 5940/3360 - 5940/3360 simplified gives 99/56
- So, 60/96 + 80/70 = 99/56
In mixed form: 143/56
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