Add 14/96 and 84/70, Solve 14/96 + 1 14/70 as a fraction

Add 14/96 and 84/70

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

14/96 + 84/70 is 323/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
Add the two like fractions:
490/3360 + 4032/3360 = 490 + 4032/3360 = 4522/3360
4522/3360 simplified gives 323/240
So, 14/96 + 84/70 = 323/240
In mixed form: 183/240

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