Add 70/81 and 30/96
70/81 + 30/96 is 1525/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
70/81 = 70 × 32/81 × 32 = 2240/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
30/96 = 30 × 27/96 × 27 = 810/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2592 + 810/2592 = 2240 + 810/2592 = 3050/2592 - 3050/2592 simplified gives 1525/1296
- So, 70/81 + 30/96 = 1525/1296
In mixed form: 1229/1296
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