Add 63/70 and 50/96
63/70 + 50/96 is 341/240.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 48/70 × 48 = 3024/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/3360 + 1750/3360 = 3024 + 1750/3360 = 4774/3360 - 4774/3360 simplified gives 341/240
- So, 63/70 + 50/96 = 341/240
In mixed form: 1101/240
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