Add 90/70 and 28/96
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 28/96
90/70 + 28/96 is 265/168.
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,
90/70 = 90 × 48/70 × 48 = 4320/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/3360 + 980/3360 = 4320 + 980/3360 = 5300/3360 - 5300/3360 simplified gives 265/168
- So, 90/70 + 28/96 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168
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