Add 81/96 and 56/70
81/96 + 56/70 is 263/160.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 35/96 × 35 = 2835/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/3360 + 2688/3360 = 2835 + 2688/3360 = 5523/3360 - 5523/3360 simplified gives 263/160
- So, 81/96 + 56/70 = 263/160
In mixed form: 1103/160
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