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Add 36/96 and 5/70

36/96 + 5/70 is 25/56.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/3360 + 240/3360 = 1260 + 240/3360 = 1500/3360
  5. 1500/3360 simplified gives 25/56
  6. So, 36/96 + 5/70 = 25/56

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