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Add 20/96 and 70/24

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

20/96 + 70/24 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   70/24 = 70 × 4/24 × 4 = 280/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/96 + 280/96 = 20 + 280/96 = 300/96
5. 300/96 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 20/96 + 70/24 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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