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Add 96/45 and 70/84

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 70/84

96/45 + 70/84 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    70/84 = 70 × 15/84 × 15 = 1050/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1260 + 1050/1260 = 2688 + 1050/1260 = 3738/1260
  5. 3738/1260 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 96/45 + 70/84 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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