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Add 20/96 and 5/70

20/96 + 5/70 is 47/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/3360 + 240/3360 = 700 + 240/3360 = 940/3360
  5. 940/3360 simplified gives 47/168
  6. So, 20/96 + 5/70 = 47/168

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