Add 70/15 and 42/96
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 42/96
70/15 + 42/96 is 245/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/480 + 210/480 = 2240 + 210/480 = 2450/480 - 2450/480 simplified gives 245/48
- So, 70/15 + 42/96 = 245/48
In mixed form: 55/48
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