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Add 96/15 and 63/70

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 63/70

96/15 + 63/70 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    96/15 = 96 × 14/15 × 14 = 1344/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/210 + 189/210 = 1344 + 189/210 = 1533/210
  5. 1533/210 simplified gives 73/10
  6. So, 96/15 + 63/70 = 73/10
    In mixed form: 73/10

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