Add 96/70 and 15/42, Solve 1 26/70 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 96/70 and 15/42

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 15/42

96/70 + 15/42 is 121/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
96/70 = 96 × 3/70 × 3 = 288/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
Add the two like fractions:
288/210 + 75/210 = 288 + 75/210 = 363/210
363/210 simplified gives 121/70
So, 96/70 + 15/42 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70

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