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Add 12/96 and 1/70

12/96 + 1/70 is 39/280.

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,
    12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/3360 + 48/3360 = 420 + 48/3360 = 468/3360
  5. 468/3360 simplified gives 39/280
  6. So, 12/96 + 1/70 = 39/280

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