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Add 25/16 and 70/96

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 70/96

25/16 + 70/96 is 55/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   25/16 = 25 × 6/16 × 6 = 150/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/96 + 70/96 = 150 + 70/96 = 220/96
5. 220/96 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 25/16 + 70/96 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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