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Add 12/96 and 70/10

1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 7 0/10

12/96 + 70/10 is 57/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    70/10 = 70 × 48/10 × 48 = 3360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 3360/480 = 60 + 3360/480 = 3420/480
  5. 3420/480 simplified gives 57/8
  6. So, 12/96 + 70/10 = 57/8
    In mixed form: 71/8

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