Add 70/21 and 28/96
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 28/96
70/21 + 28/96 is 29/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/672 + 196/672 = 2240 + 196/672 = 2436/672 - 2436/672 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 70/21 + 28/96 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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