Add 9/70 and 3/96
9/70 + 3/96 is 179/1120.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 48/70 × 48 = 432/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/3360 + 105/3360 = 432 + 105/3360 = 537/3360 - 537/3360 simplified gives 179/1120
- So, 9/70 + 3/96 = 179/1120
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