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Add 70/75 and 45/96

70/75 + 45/96 is 673/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    45/96 = 45 × 25/96 × 25 = 1125/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/2400 + 1125/2400 = 2240 + 1125/2400 = 3365/2400
  5. 3365/2400 simplified gives 673/480
  6. So, 70/75 + 45/96 = 673/480
    In mixed form: 1193/480

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