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Add 84/96 and 3/70

84/96 + 3/70 is 257/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    3/70 = 3 × 48/70 × 48 = 144/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/3360 + 144/3360 = 2940 + 144/3360 = 3084/3360
  5. 3084/3360 simplified gives 257/280
  6. So, 84/96 + 3/70 = 257/280

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