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Add 70/25 and 4/96

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/96

70/25 + 4/96 is 341/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    70/25 = 70 × 96/25 × 96 = 6720/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/2400 + 100/2400 = 6720 + 100/2400 = 6820/2400
  5. 6820/2400 simplified gives 341/120
  6. So, 70/25 + 4/96 = 341/120
    In mixed form: 2101/120

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