Add 56/35 and 70/96, Solve 1 21/35 + 70/96 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 70/96

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 70/96

56/35 + 70/96 is 559/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
56/35 = 56 × 96/35 × 96 = 5376/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360
Add the two like fractions:
5376/3360 + 2450/3360 = 5376 + 2450/3360 = 7826/3360
7826/3360 simplified gives 559/240
So, 56/35 + 70/96 = 559/240
In mixed form: 279/240

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