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

Add 96/70 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 50/96

96/70 + 50/96 is 3179/1680.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
96/70 = 96 × 48/70 × 48 = 4608/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360
Add the two like fractions:
4608/3360 + 1750/3360 = 4608 + 1750/3360 = 6358/3360
6358/3360 simplified gives 3179/1680
So, 96/70 + 50/96 = 3179/1680
In mixed form: 11499/1680

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