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Add 42/96 and 6/70

42/96 + 6/70 is 293/560.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    6/70 = 6 × 48/70 × 48 = 288/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/3360 + 288/3360 = 1470 + 288/3360 = 1758/3360
  5. 1758/3360 simplified gives 293/560
  6. So, 42/96 + 6/70 = 293/560

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