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Add 96/70 and 80/90

1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 80/90

96/70 + 80/90 is 712/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    96/70 = 96 × 9/70 × 9 = 864/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/630 + 560/630 = 864 + 560/630 = 1424/630
  5. 1424/630 simplified gives 712/315
  6. So, 96/70 + 80/90 = 712/315
    In mixed form: 282/315

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