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Add 70/40 and 7/96

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 7/96

70/40 + 7/96 is 175/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    70/40 = 70 × 12/40 × 12 = 840/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/480 + 35/480 = 840 + 35/480 = 875/480
  5. 875/480 simplified gives 175/96
  6. So, 70/40 + 7/96 = 175/96
    In mixed form: 179/96

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