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Add 84/70 and 3/96

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 3/96

84/70 + 3/96 is 197/160.

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,
    84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/3360 + 105/3360 = 4032 + 105/3360 = 4137/3360
  5. 4137/3360 simplified gives 197/160
  6. So, 84/70 + 3/96 = 197/160
    In mixed form: 137/160

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