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Add 15/70 and 9/96

15/70 + 9/96 is 69/224.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 48/70 × 48 = 720/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/3360 + 315/3360 = 720 + 315/3360 = 1035/3360
  5. 1035/3360 simplified gives 69/224
  6. So, 15/70 + 9/96 = 69/224

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