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Add 96/70 and 42/20

1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 2 2/20

96/70 + 42/20 is 243/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    96/70 = 96 × 2/70 × 2 = 192/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/140 + 294/140 = 192 + 294/140 = 486/140
  5. 486/140 simplified gives 243/70
  6. So, 96/70 + 42/20 = 243/70
    In mixed form: 333/70

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