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Add 70/96 and 98/63

1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 1 35/63

70/96 + 98/63 is 329/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/2016 + 3136/2016 = 1470 + 3136/2016 = 4606/2016
  5. 4606/2016 simplified gives 329/144
  6. So, 70/96 + 98/63 = 329/144
    In mixed form: 241/144

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