Add 70/96 and 9/80
70/96 + 9/80 is 101/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
9/80 = 9 × 6/80 × 6 = 54/480 - Add the two like fractions:
350/480 + 54/480 = 350 + 54/480 = 404/480 - 404/480 simplified gives 101/120
- So, 70/96 + 9/80 = 101/120
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