Add 96/70 and 2/4
1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 2/4
96/70 + 2/4 is 131/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
96/70 = 96 × 2/70 × 2 = 192/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
192/140 + 70/140 = 192 + 70/140 = 262/140 - 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
- So, 96/70 + 2/4 = 131/70
In mixed form: 161/70
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