Add 70/96 and 10/40
70/96 + 10/40 is 47/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
10/40 = 10 × 12/40 × 12 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
350/480 + 120/480 = 350 + 120/480 = 470/480 - 470/480 simplified gives 47/48
- So, 70/96 + 10/40 = 47/48
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