Add 84/70 and 42/96
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 42/96
84/70 + 42/96 is 131/80.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/3360 + 1470/3360 = 4032 + 1470/3360 = 5502/3360 - 5502/3360 simplified gives 131/80
- So, 84/70 + 42/96 = 131/80
In mixed form: 151/80
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