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Add 27/70 and 50/96

27/70 + 50/96 is 1523/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   27/70 = 27 × 48/70 × 48 = 1296/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/3360 + 1750/3360 = 1296 + 1750/3360 = 3046/3360
5. 3046/3360 simplified gives 1523/1680
6. So, 27/70 + 50/96 = 1523/1680

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