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Add 96/3 and 7/70

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 7/70

96/3 + 7/70 is 321/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    96/3 = 96 × 70/3 × 70 = 6720/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/210 + 21/210 = 6720 + 21/210 = 6741/210
  5. 6741/210 simplified gives 321/10
  6. So, 96/3 + 7/70 = 321/10
    In mixed form: 321/10

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