Add 70/96 and 42/70, Solve 70/96 + 42/70 as a fraction

Add 70/96 and 42/70

70/96 + 42/70 is 319/240.

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,
42/70 = 42 × 48/70 × 48 = 2016/3360
Add the two like fractions:
2450/3360 + 2016/3360 = 2450 + 2016/3360 = 4466/3360
4466/3360 simplified gives 319/240
So, 70/96 + 42/70 = 319/240
In mixed form: 179/240

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