Add 70/96 and 3/70
70/96 + 3/70 is 1297/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
3/70 = 3 × 48/70 × 48 = 144/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/3360 + 144/3360 = 2450 + 144/3360 = 2594/3360 - 2594/3360 simplified gives 1297/1680
- So, 70/96 + 3/70 = 1297/1680
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