Add 7/96 and 72/70
1st number: 7/96, 2nd number: 1 2/70
7/96 + 72/70 is 3701/3360.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
245/3360 + 3456/3360 = 245 + 3456/3360 = 3701/3360 - So, 7/96 + 72/70 = 3701/3360
In mixed form: 1341/3360
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