Add 96/3 and 42/70, Solve 32 0/3 + 42/70 as a fraction

Add 96/3 and 42/70

1^st number: 32 0/3, 2^nd number: 42/70

96/3 + 42/70 is 163/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
96/3 = 96 × 70/3 × 70 = 6720/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
6720/210 + 126/210 = 6720 + 126/210 = 6846/210
6846/210 simplified gives 163/5
So, 96/3 + 42/70 = 163/5
In mixed form: 323/5

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