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Add 70/96 and 49/54

70/96 + 49/54 is 707/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    49/54 = 49 × 16/54 × 16 = 784/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/864 + 784/864 = 630 + 784/864 = 1414/864
  5. 1414/864 simplified gives 707/432
  6. So, 70/96 + 49/54 = 707/432
    In mixed form: 1275/432

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