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Add 70/45 and 27/96

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 27/96

70/45 + 27/96 is 529/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    27/96 = 27 × 15/96 × 15 = 405/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1440 + 405/1440 = 2240 + 405/1440 = 2645/1440
  5. 2645/1440 simplified gives 529/288
  6. So, 70/45 + 27/96 = 529/288
    In mixed form: 1241/288

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