Add 70/90 and 72/96
70/90 + 72/96 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
70/90 = 70 × 16/90 × 16 = 1120/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
72/96 = 72 × 15/96 × 15 = 1080/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1440 + 1080/1440 = 1120 + 1080/1440 = 2200/1440 - 2200/1440 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 70/90 + 72/96 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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