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Add 20/70 and 1/96

20/70 + 1/96 is 199/672.

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,
    20/70 = 20 × 48/70 × 48 = 960/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/3360 + 35/3360 = 960 + 35/3360 = 995/3360
  5. 995/3360 simplified gives 199/672
  6. So, 20/70 + 1/96 = 199/672

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