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Add 12/70 and 6/96

12/70 + 6/96 is 131/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    12/70 = 12 × 48/70 × 48 = 576/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/3360 + 210/3360 = 576 + 210/3360 = 786/3360
  5. 786/3360 simplified gives 131/560
  6. So, 12/70 + 6/96 = 131/560

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