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Add 70/7 and 60/96

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 60/96

70/7 + 60/96 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    70/7 = 70 × 96/7 × 96 = 6720/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/672 + 420/672 = 6720 + 420/672 = 7140/672
  5. 7140/672 simplified gives 85/8
  6. So, 70/7 + 60/96 = 85/8
    In mixed form: 105/8

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