Add 96/70 and 40/90
1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 40/90
96/70 + 40/90 is 572/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
96/70 = 96 × 9/70 × 9 = 864/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
864/630 + 280/630 = 864 + 280/630 = 1144/630 - 1144/630 simplified gives 572/315
- So, 96/70 + 40/90 = 572/315
In mixed form: 1257/315
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