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Add 24/96 and 7/70

24/96 + 7/70 is 7/20.

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,
    24/96 = 24 × 35/96 × 35 = 840/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    7/70 = 7 × 48/70 × 48 = 336/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/3360 + 336/3360 = 840 + 336/3360 = 1176/3360
  5. 1176/3360 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 24/96 + 7/70 = 7/20

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