Add 96/70 and 75/96, Solve 1 26/70 + 75/96 as a fraction

Add 96/70 and 75/96

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 75/96

96/70 + 75/96 is 2411/1120.

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,
75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360
Add the two like fractions:
4608/3360 + 2625/3360 = 4608 + 2625/3360 = 7233/3360
7233/3360 simplified gives 2411/1120
So, 96/70 + 75/96 = 2411/1120
In mixed form: 2171/1120

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