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Add 18/70 and 84/96

18/70 + 84/96 is 317/280.

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,
    18/70 = 18 × 48/70 × 48 = 864/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/3360 + 2940/3360 = 864 + 2940/3360 = 3804/3360
  5. 3804/3360 simplified gives 317/280
  6. So, 18/70 + 84/96 = 317/280
    In mixed form: 137/280

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