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Add 30/96 and 80/70

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

30/96 + 80/70 is 163/112.

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,
   80/70 = 80 × 48/70 × 48 = 3840/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/3360 + 3840/3360 = 1050 + 3840/3360 = 4890/3360
5. 4890/3360 simplified gives 163/112
6. So, 30/96 + 80/70 = 163/112
   In mixed form: 151/112

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