Add 80/70 and 84/96, Solve 1 10/70 + 84/96 as a fraction

Add 80/70 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 84/96

80/70 + 84/96 is 113/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
80/70 = 80 × 48/70 × 48 = 3840/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
Add the two like fractions:
3840/3360 + 2940/3360 = 3840 + 2940/3360 = 6780/3360
6780/3360 simplified gives 113/56
So, 80/70 + 84/96 = 113/56
In mixed form: 21/56

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