Add 70/35 and 6/96
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 6/96
70/35 + 6/96 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
70/35 = 70 × 96/35 × 96 = 6720/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
6720/3360 + 210/3360 = 6720 + 210/3360 = 6930/3360 - 6930/3360 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 70/35 + 6/96 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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