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Add 10/96 and 90/70

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 1 20/70

10/96 + 90/70 is 467/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    90/70 = 90 × 48/70 × 48 = 4320/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/3360 + 4320/3360 = 350 + 4320/3360 = 4670/3360
  5. 4670/3360 simplified gives 467/336
  6. So, 10/96 + 90/70 = 467/336
    In mixed form: 1131/336

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