Add 75/96 and 72/70, Solve 75/96 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 75/96 and 72/70

1^st number: 75/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

75/96 + 72/70 is 2027/1120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
Add the two like fractions:
2625/3360 + 3456/3360 = 2625 + 3456/3360 = 6081/3360
6081/3360 simplified gives 2027/1120
So, 75/96 + 72/70 = 2027/1120
In mixed form: 1907/1120

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