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Add 25/96 and 40/70

25/96 + 40/70 is 559/672.

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,
    25/96 = 25 × 35/96 × 35 = 875/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/3360 + 1920/3360 = 875 + 1920/3360 = 2795/3360
  5. 2795/3360 simplified gives 559/672
  6. So, 25/96 + 40/70 = 559/672

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