Add 90/70 and 42/96, Solve 1 20/70 + 42/96 as a fraction

Add 90/70 and 42/96

1^st number: 1 20/70, 2^nd number: 42/96

90/70 + 42/96 is 193/112.

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,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
Add the two like fractions:
4320/3360 + 1470/3360 = 4320 + 1470/3360 = 5790/3360
5790/3360 simplified gives 193/112
So, 90/70 + 42/96 = 193/112
In mixed form: 181/112

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