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Add 70/96 and 70/72

70/96 + 70/72 is 245/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    70/96 = 70 × 3/96 × 3 = 210/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/288 + 280/288 = 210 + 280/288 = 490/288
  5. 490/288 simplified gives 245/144
  6. So, 70/96 + 70/72 = 245/144
    In mixed form: 1101/144

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