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Add 96/10 and 70/96

1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 70/96

96/10 + 70/96 is 2479/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    96/10 = 96 × 48/10 × 48 = 4608/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/480 + 350/480 = 4608 + 350/480 = 4958/480
  5. 4958/480 simplified gives 2479/240
  6. So, 96/10 + 70/96 = 2479/240
    In mixed form: 1079/240

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