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Add 70/14 and 21/96

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 21/96

70/14 + 21/96 is 167/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/672 + 147/672 = 3360 + 147/672 = 3507/672
  5. 3507/672 simplified gives 167/32
  6. So, 70/14 + 21/96 = 167/32
    In mixed form: 57/32

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