Add 70/35 and 8/96, Solve 2 0/35 + 8/96 as a fraction

Add 70/35 and 8/96

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 8/96

70/35 + 8/96 is 25/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
70/35 = 70 × 96/35 × 96 = 6720/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
8/96 = 8 × 35/96 × 35 = 280/3360
Add the two like fractions:
6720/3360 + 280/3360 = 6720 + 280/3360 = 7000/3360
7000/3360 simplified gives 25/12
So, 70/35 + 8/96 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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