Add 72/84 and 70/96
72/84 + 70/96 is 533/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
72/84 = 72 × 8/84 × 8 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 490/672 = 576 + 490/672 = 1066/672 - 1066/672 simplified gives 533/336
- So, 72/84 + 70/96 = 533/336
In mixed form: 1197/336
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