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Add 5/96 and 4/70

5/96 + 4/70 is 367/3360.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    4/70 = 4 × 48/70 × 48 = 192/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/3360 + 192/3360 = 175 + 192/3360 = 367/3360
  5. So, 5/96 + 4/70 = 367/3360

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