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Add 5/70 and 45/96

5/70 + 45/96 is 121/224.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/3360 + 1575/3360 = 240 + 1575/3360 = 1815/3360
  5. 1815/3360 simplified gives 121/224
  6. So, 5/70 + 45/96 = 121/224

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