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Add 75/96 and 40/70

75/96 + 40/70 is 303/224.

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,
    75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/3360 + 1920/3360 = 2625 + 1920/3360 = 4545/3360
  5. 4545/3360 simplified gives 303/224
  6. So, 75/96 + 40/70 = 303/224
    In mixed form: 179/224

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