Add 8/96 and 1/70
8/96 + 1/70 is 41/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
8/96 = 8 × 35/96 × 35 = 280/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/3360 + 48/3360 = 280 + 48/3360 = 328/3360 - 328/3360 simplified gives 41/420
- So, 8/96 + 1/70 = 41/420
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