Add 96/70 and 42/50, Solve 1 26/70 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 96/70 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 42/50

96/70 + 42/50 is 387/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
96/70 = 96 × 5/70 × 5 = 480/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
Add the two like fractions:
480/350 + 294/350 = 480 + 294/350 = 774/350
774/350 simplified gives 387/175
So, 96/70 + 42/50 = 387/175
In mixed form: 237/175

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