Add 70/50 and 14/96
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 14/96
70/50 + 14/96 is 371/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
14/96 = 14 × 25/96 × 25 = 350/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2400 + 350/2400 = 3360 + 350/2400 = 3710/2400 - 3710/2400 simplified gives 371/240
- So, 70/50 + 14/96 = 371/240
In mixed form: 1131/240
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