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Add 72/96 and 5/70

72/96 + 5/70 is 23/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    72/96 = 72 × 35/96 × 35 = 2520/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/3360 + 240/3360 = 2520 + 240/3360 = 2760/3360
  5. 2760/3360 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 72/96 + 5/70 = 23/28

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