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Add 12/96 and 70/45

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

12/96 + 70/45 is 121/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/1440 + 2240/1440 = 180 + 2240/1440 = 2420/1440
5. 2420/1440 simplified gives 121/72
6. So, 12/96 + 70/45 = 121/72
   In mixed form: 149/72

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