Add 70/9 and 42/96
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 42/96
70/9 + 42/96 is 1183/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/288 + 126/288 = 2240 + 126/288 = 2366/288 - 2366/288 simplified gives 1183/144
- So, 70/9 + 42/96 = 1183/144
In mixed form: 831/144
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