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Add 70/96 and 10/70

70/96 + 10/70 is 293/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    10/70 = 10 × 48/70 × 48 = 480/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/3360 + 480/3360 = 2450 + 480/3360 = 2930/3360
  5. 2930/3360 simplified gives 293/336
  6. So, 70/96 + 10/70 = 293/336

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