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Add 64/35 and 70/96

1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 70/96

64/35 + 70/96 is 4297/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    64/35 = 64 × 96/35 × 96 = 6144/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6144/3360 + 2450/3360 = 6144 + 2450/3360 = 8594/3360
  5. 8594/3360 simplified gives 4297/1680
  6. So, 64/35 + 70/96 = 4297/1680
    In mixed form: 2937/1680

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