Add 70/96 and 3/20
70/96 + 3/20 is 211/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
3/20 = 3 × 24/20 × 24 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
350/480 + 72/480 = 350 + 72/480 = 422/480 - 422/480 simplified gives 211/240
- So, 70/96 + 3/20 = 211/240
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