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Add 45/16 and 70/96

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 70/96

45/16 + 70/96 is 85/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    45/16 = 45 × 6/16 × 6 = 270/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/96 + 70/96 = 270 + 70/96 = 340/96
  5. 340/96 simplified gives 85/24
  6. So, 45/16 + 70/96 = 85/24
    In mixed form: 313/24

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