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Add 80/70 and 63/96

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 63/96

80/70 + 63/96 is 403/224.

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,
    63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/3360 + 2205/3360 = 3840 + 2205/3360 = 6045/3360
  5. 6045/3360 simplified gives 403/224
  6. So, 80/70 + 63/96 = 403/224
    In mixed form: 1179/224

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