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Add 1/96 and 72/70

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

1/96 + 72/70 is 3491/3360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/3360 + 3456/3360 = 35 + 3456/3360 = 3491/3360
5. So, 1/96 + 72/70 = 3491/3360
   In mixed form: 1131/3360

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