Add 70/54 and 84/96, Solve 1 16/54 + 84/96 as a fraction

Add 70/54 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 84/96

70/54 + 84/96 is 469/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
70/54 = 70 × 16/54 × 16 = 1120/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864
Add the two like fractions:
1120/864 + 756/864 = 1120 + 756/864 = 1876/864
1876/864 simplified gives 469/216
So, 70/54 + 84/96 = 469/216
In mixed form: 237/216

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