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Add 40/70 and 72/96

40/70 + 72/96 is 37/28.

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,
    40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    72/96 = 72 × 35/96 × 35 = 2520/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/3360 + 2520/3360 = 1920 + 2520/3360 = 4440/3360
  5. 4440/3360 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 40/70 + 72/96 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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