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Add 96/70 and 30/96

1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 30/96

96/70 + 30/96 is 943/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    96/70 = 96 × 48/70 × 48 = 4608/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/3360 + 1050/3360 = 4608 + 1050/3360 = 5658/3360
  5. 5658/3360 simplified gives 943/560
  6. So, 96/70 + 30/96 = 943/560
    In mixed form: 1383/560

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