Add 84/70 and 18/96
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 18/96
84/70 + 18/96 is 111/80.
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,
84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/3360 + 630/3360 = 4032 + 630/3360 = 4662/3360 - 4662/3360 simplified gives 111/80
- So, 84/70 + 18/96 = 111/80
In mixed form: 131/80
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