Add 70/28 and 9/96, Solve 2 14/28 + 9/96 as a fraction

Add 70/28 and 9/96

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 9/96

70/28 + 9/96 is 83/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
70/28 = 70 × 24/28 × 24 = 1680/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
Add the two like fractions:
1680/672 + 63/672 = 1680 + 63/672 = 1743/672
1743/672 simplified gives 83/32
So, 70/28 + 9/96 = 83/32
In mixed form: 219/32

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