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Add 15/96 and 70/14

1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 5 0/14

15/96 + 70/14 is 165/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 14 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/672 + 3360/672 = 105 + 3360/672 = 3465/672
  5. 3465/672 simplified gives 165/32
  6. So, 15/96 + 70/14 = 165/32
    In mixed form: 55/32

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