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Add 30/96 and 35/70

30/96 + 35/70 is 13/16.

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,
    30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    35/70 = 35 × 48/70 × 48 = 1680/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/3360 + 1680/3360 = 1050 + 1680/3360 = 2730/3360
  5. 2730/3360 simplified gives 13/16
  6. So, 30/96 + 35/70 = 13/16

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