Add 70/25 and 4/96
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/96
70/25 + 4/96 is 341/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
70/25 = 70 × 96/25 × 96 = 6720/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
6720/2400 + 100/2400 = 6720 + 100/2400 = 6820/2400 - 6820/2400 simplified gives 341/120
- So, 70/25 + 4/96 = 341/120
In mixed form: 2101/120
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