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Add 10/96 and 70/14

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 5 0/14

10/96 + 70/14 is 245/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 14 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/672 + 3360/672 = 70 + 3360/672 = 3430/672
  5. 3430/672 simplified gives 245/48
  6. So, 10/96 + 70/14 = 245/48
    In mixed form: 55/48

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