Add 70/96 and 35/54, Solve 70/96 + 35/54 as a fraction

Add 70/96 and 35/54

70/96 + 35/54 is 595/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
Add the two like fractions:
630/864 + 560/864 = 630 + 560/864 = 1190/864
1190/864 simplified gives 595/432
So, 70/96 + 35/54 = 595/432
In mixed form: 1163/432

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