Add 70/96 and 28/54
70/96 + 28/54 is 539/432.
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,
28/54 = 28 × 16/54 × 16 = 448/864 - Add the two like fractions:
630/864 + 448/864 = 630 + 448/864 = 1078/864 - 1078/864 simplified gives 539/432
- So, 70/96 + 28/54 = 539/432
In mixed form: 1107/432
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