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Add 45/70 and 5/96

45/70 + 5/96 is 467/672.

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,
    45/70 = 45 × 48/70 × 48 = 2160/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/3360 + 175/3360 = 2160 + 175/3360 = 2335/3360
  5. 2335/3360 simplified gives 467/672
  6. So, 45/70 + 5/96 = 467/672

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