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Add 5/96 and 70/28

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 2 14/28

5/96 + 70/28 is 245/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    70/28 = 70 × 24/28 × 24 = 1680/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/672 + 1680/672 = 35 + 1680/672 = 1715/672
  5. 1715/672 simplified gives 245/96
  6. So, 5/96 + 70/28 = 245/96
    In mixed form: 253/96

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