Add 70/96 and 18/20
70/96 + 18/20 is 391/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 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 20 × 24 = 480,
18/20 = 18 × 24/20 × 24 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
350/480 + 432/480 = 350 + 432/480 = 782/480 - 782/480 simplified gives 391/240
- So, 70/96 + 18/20 = 391/240
In mixed form: 1151/240
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