Add 63/96 and 96/70
1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 1 26/70
63/96 + 96/70 is 2271/1120.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
96/70 = 96 × 48/70 × 48 = 4608/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/3360 + 4608/3360 = 2205 + 4608/3360 = 6813/3360 - 6813/3360 simplified gives 2271/1120
- So, 63/96 + 96/70 = 2271/1120
In mixed form: 231/1120
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