Add 96/70 and 30/96
1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 30/96
96/70 + 30/96 is 943/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
96/70 = 96 × 48/70 × 48 = 4608/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/3360 + 1050/3360 = 4608 + 1050/3360 = 5658/3360 - 5658/3360 simplified gives 943/560
- So, 96/70 + 30/96 = 943/560
In mixed form: 1383/560
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