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Add 2/70 and 84/96

2/70 + 84/96 is 253/280.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   2/70 = 2 × 48/70 × 48 = 96/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/3360 + 2940/3360 = 96 + 2940/3360 = 3036/3360
5. 3036/3360 simplified gives 253/280
6. So, 2/70 + 84/96 = 253/280

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