Add 70/96 and 30/72
70/96 + 30/72 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
70/96 = 70 × 3/96 × 3 = 210/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
210/288 + 120/288 = 210 + 120/288 = 330/288 - 330/288 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 70/96 + 30/72 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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