Add 70/30 and 96/40
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2 16/40
70/30 + 96/40 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 288/120 = 280 + 288/120 = 568/120 - 568/120 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 70/30 + 96/40 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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