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Add 80/70 and 54/96

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 54/96

80/70 + 54/96 is 191/112.

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,
    80/70 = 80 × 48/70 × 48 = 3840/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    54/96 = 54 × 35/96 × 35 = 1890/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/3360 + 1890/3360 = 3840 + 1890/3360 = 5730/3360
  5. 5730/3360 simplified gives 191/112
  6. So, 80/70 + 54/96 = 191/112
    In mixed form: 179/112

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