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Add 24/70 and 36/96

24/70 + 36/96 is 201/280.

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,
    24/70 = 24 × 48/70 × 48 = 1152/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/3360 + 1260/3360 = 1152 + 1260/3360 = 2412/3360
  5. 2412/3360 simplified gives 201/280
  6. So, 24/70 + 36/96 = 201/280

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