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Add 70/96 and 20/50

70/96 + 20/50 is 271/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/2400 + 960/2400 = 1750 + 960/2400 = 2710/2400
  5. 2710/2400 simplified gives 271/240
  6. So, 70/96 + 20/50 = 271/240
    In mixed form: 131/240

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