Add 98/96 and 6/70
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 6/70
98/96 + 6/70 is 1859/1680.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 48/70 × 48 = 288/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/3360 + 288/3360 = 3430 + 288/3360 = 3718/3360 - 3718/3360 simplified gives 1859/1680
- So, 98/96 + 6/70 = 1859/1680
In mixed form: 1179/1680
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