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Add 14/96 and 28/70

14/96 + 28/70 is 131/240.

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,
    14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/3360 + 1344/3360 = 490 + 1344/3360 = 1834/3360
  5. 1834/3360 simplified gives 131/240
  6. So, 14/96 + 28/70 = 131/240

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