Add 70/96 and 4/10
70/96 + 4/10 is 271/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
4/10 = 4 × 48/10 × 48 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
350/480 + 192/480 = 350 + 192/480 = 542/480 - 542/480 simplified gives 271/240
- So, 70/96 + 4/10 = 271/240
In mixed form: 131/240
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