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Add 70/60 and 7/96

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 7/96

70/60 + 7/96 is 119/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    70/60 = 70 × 8/60 × 8 = 560/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/480 + 35/480 = 560 + 35/480 = 595/480
  5. 595/480 simplified gives 119/96
  6. So, 70/60 + 7/96 = 119/96
    In mixed form: 123/96

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