Add 98/96 and 4/70
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 4/70
98/96 + 4/70 is 1811/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
4/70 = 4 × 48/70 × 48 = 192/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/3360 + 192/3360 = 3430 + 192/3360 = 3622/3360 - 3622/3360 simplified gives 1811/1680
- So, 98/96 + 4/70 = 1811/1680
In mixed form: 1131/1680
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