Add 8/70 and 84/96
8/70 + 84/96 is 277/280.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 48/70 × 48 = 384/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/3360 + 2940/3360 = 384 + 2940/3360 = 3324/3360 - 3324/3360 simplified gives 277/280
- So, 8/70 + 84/96 = 277/280
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