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Add 16/70 and 10/96

16/70 + 10/96 is 559/1680.

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,
    16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/3360 + 350/3360 = 768 + 350/3360 = 1118/3360
  5. 1118/3360 simplified gives 559/1680
  6. So, 16/70 + 10/96 = 559/1680

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