Add 72/35 and 70/96
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 70/96
72/35 + 70/96 is 4681/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
72/35 = 72 × 96/35 × 96 = 6912/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
6912/3360 + 2450/3360 = 6912 + 2450/3360 = 9362/3360 - 9362/3360 simplified gives 4681/1680
- So, 72/35 + 70/96 = 4681/1680
In mixed form: 21321/1680
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