Add 70/96 and 21/54
70/96 + 21/54 is 161/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864 - Add the two like fractions:
630/864 + 336/864 = 630 + 336/864 = 966/864 - 966/864 simplified gives 161/144
- So, 70/96 + 21/54 = 161/144
In mixed form: 117/144
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