Add 70/24 and 7/96
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 7/96
70/24 + 7/96 is 287/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
70/24 = 70 × 4/24 × 4 = 280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96 - Add the two like fractions:
280/96 + 7/96 = 280 + 7/96 = 287/96 - So, 70/24 + 7/96 = 287/96
In mixed form: 295/96
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