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Add 70/96 and 42/90

70/96 + 42/90 is 287/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    42/90 = 42 × 16/90 × 16 = 672/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1440 + 672/1440 = 1050 + 672/1440 = 1722/1440
  5. 1722/1440 simplified gives 287/240
  6. So, 70/96 + 42/90 = 287/240
    In mixed form: 147/240

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