Add 70/30 and 35/96
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 35/96
70/30 + 35/96 is 259/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/480 + 175/480 = 1120 + 175/480 = 1295/480 - 1295/480 simplified gives 259/96
- So, 70/30 + 35/96 = 259/96
In mixed form: 267/96
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