Add 70/96 and 18/49
70/96 + 18/49 is 2579/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
18/49 = 18 × 96/49 × 96 = 1728/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/4704 + 1728/4704 = 3430 + 1728/4704 = 5158/4704 - 5158/4704 simplified gives 2579/2352
- So, 70/96 + 18/49 = 2579/2352
In mixed form: 1227/2352
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