Add 70/9 and 72/96
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 72/96
70/9 + 72/96 is 307/36.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/288 + 216/288 = 2240 + 216/288 = 2456/288 - 2456/288 simplified gives 307/36
- So, 70/9 + 72/96 = 307/36
In mixed form: 819/36
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