Add 70/96 and 27/28
70/96 + 27/28 is 569/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
27/28 = 27 × 24/28 × 24 = 648/672 - Add the two like fractions:
490/672 + 648/672 = 490 + 648/672 = 1138/672 - 1138/672 simplified gives 569/336
- So, 70/96 + 27/28 = 569/336
In mixed form: 1233/336
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