Add 96/8 and 1/70
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 1/70
96/8 + 1/70 is 841/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
96/8 = 96 × 35/8 × 35 = 3360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/280 + 4/280 = 3360 + 4/280 = 3364/280 - 3364/280 simplified gives 841/70
- So, 96/8 + 1/70 = 841/70
In mixed form: 121/70
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