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Add 49/96 and 14/70

49/96 + 14/70 is 341/480.

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,
    49/96 = 49 × 35/96 × 35 = 1715/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/3360 + 672/3360 = 1715 + 672/3360 = 2387/3360
  5. 2387/3360 simplified gives 341/480
  6. So, 49/96 + 14/70 = 341/480

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