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Add 90/96 and 14/70

90/96 + 14/70 is 91/80.

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,
    90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/3360 + 672/3360 = 3150 + 672/3360 = 3822/3360
  5. 3822/3360 simplified gives 91/80
  6. So, 90/96 + 14/70 = 91/80
    In mixed form: 111/80

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