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Add 45/96 and 16/70

45/96 + 16/70 is 781/1120.

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,
    45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/3360 + 768/3360 = 1575 + 768/3360 = 2343/3360
  5. 2343/3360 simplified gives 781/1120
  6. So, 45/96 + 16/70 = 781/1120

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