Add 96/70 and 20/48
1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 20/48
96/70 + 20/48 is 751/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
96/70 = 96 × 24/70 × 24 = 2304/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1680 + 700/1680 = 2304 + 700/1680 = 3004/1680 - 3004/1680 simplified gives 751/420
- So, 96/70 + 20/48 = 751/420
In mixed form: 1331/420
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