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Add 70/96 and 18/49

70/96 + 18/49 is 2579/2352.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    18/49 = 18 × 96/49 × 96 = 1728/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/4704 + 1728/4704 = 3430 + 1728/4704 = 5158/4704
  5. 5158/4704 simplified gives 2579/2352
  6. So, 70/96 + 18/49 = 2579/2352
    In mixed form: 1227/2352

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