Add 72/70 and 28/96
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 28/96
72/70 + 28/96 is 1109/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/3360 + 980/3360 = 3456 + 980/3360 = 4436/3360 - 4436/3360 simplified gives 1109/840
- So, 72/70 + 28/96 = 1109/840
In mixed form: 1269/840
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