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Add 70/96 and 18/45

70/96 + 18/45 is 271/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1440 + 576/1440 = 1050 + 576/1440 = 1626/1440
  5. 1626/1440 simplified gives 271/240
  6. So, 70/96 + 18/45 = 271/240
    In mixed form: 131/240

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