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Add 63/70 and 90/96

63/70 + 90/96 is 147/80.

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,
    63/70 = 63 × 48/70 × 48 = 3024/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/3360 + 3150/3360 = 3024 + 3150/3360 = 6174/3360
  5. 6174/3360 simplified gives 147/80
  6. So, 63/70 + 90/96 = 147/80
    In mixed form: 167/80

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