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Add 30/96 and 72/70

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

30/96 + 72/70 is 751/560.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   30/96 = 30 × 35/96 × 35 = 1050/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/3360 + 3456/3360 = 1050 + 3456/3360 = 4506/3360
5. 4506/3360 simplified gives 751/560
6. So, 30/96 + 72/70 = 751/560
   In mixed form: 1191/560

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