Add 70/96 and 2/36
70/96 + 2/36 is 113/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
70/96 = 70 × 3/96 × 3 = 210/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288 - Add the two like fractions:
210/288 + 16/288 = 210 + 16/288 = 226/288 - 226/288 simplified gives 113/144
- So, 70/96 + 2/36 = 113/144
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