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Add 8/70 and 12/96

8/70 + 12/96 is 67/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    8/70 = 8 × 48/70 × 48 = 384/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/3360 + 420/3360 = 384 + 420/3360 = 804/3360
  5. 804/3360 simplified gives 67/280
  6. So, 8/70 + 12/96 = 67/280

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