Add 70/96 and 45/49
70/96 + 45/49 is 3875/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
45/49 = 45 × 96/49 × 96 = 4320/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/4704 + 4320/4704 = 3430 + 4320/4704 = 7750/4704 - 7750/4704 simplified gives 3875/2352
- So, 70/96 + 45/49 = 3875/2352
In mixed form: 11523/2352
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