Add 96/28 and 56/70
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 56/70
96/28 + 56/70 is 148/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
96/28 = 96 × 5/28 × 5 = 480/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
480/140 + 112/140 = 480 + 112/140 = 592/140 - 592/140 simplified gives 148/35
- So, 96/28 + 56/70 = 148/35
In mixed form: 48/35
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