Add 70/42 and 60/96, Solve 1 28/42 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 70/42 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 60/96

70/42 + 60/96 is 55/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
Add the two like fractions:
1120/672 + 420/672 = 1120 + 420/672 = 1540/672
1540/672 simplified gives 55/24
So, 70/42 + 60/96 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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