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Add 36/70 and 9/96

36/70 + 9/96 is 681/1120.

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,
    36/70 = 36 × 48/70 × 48 = 1728/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/3360 + 315/3360 = 1728 + 315/3360 = 2043/3360
  5. 2043/3360 simplified gives 681/1120
  6. So, 36/70 + 9/96 = 681/1120

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